If only the internet gave use the five senses…… where do I start? A week ago today I arrived at Dabolim Airport (Goa) My stay has been slightly extended as I am customising myself to the Indian ways, after being put on a 6 day wait list for the train from Goa to Chennai I now leave this coming Thursday. The journey will take 24 hours in a 2nd class sleeper carriage, I have been told this is the way to experience true Indian train travel!
Since I have been here I have spent most days with the 33 children at Shalom House Orphanage, not all of the children are orphans but each with a story to tell, some so inhumane it hurts to even think of let alone type. These children have so many strengths that I can not begin to list. They have unconditional love for each other and patience that outweighs anything that I have seen, they are a true joy to be with and completely humbling. Today we took the children to a park in Panjim the capital of Goa. The heavens opened on this very hot day, we danced and laughed as we showered in the torrential downfall. On getting the ferry back to the Orphanage (37 people in a 16 seater minibus) I was holding two of the little girls no taller than 3 foot and of the age of 12 up against the side of the ferry so they could see the water. One of the girls looked at me and said “Aunty why is the water blue?” In fact the water was a dirty murky brown but as the sun shone after the rain the bright blue sky reflected on the dirty water. I loved they way she was able to look beyond to see the brightness and eliminate the dirty waters….. Seeing the world through the innocence of a child in this way is quite something!
I’ve been staying in a very remote village in Goa (Carona) there is about 20 Indian houses many of them made of cows dung. The view from the patio is over the rice fields where the locals spend the day in the heat hand ploughing the rice then straining it on the side of the dusty track while kingfishers perch on the lines above. The buffalo graze in the same fields each accompanied by at least one stork like bird perched on the buffalo’s back or by its side. It’s quite something to see and as dusk falls the bats busy the sky while the frogs entertain the ground, what is in-between just takes a little stillness and time to STOP and take in…….
It’s really quite an amazing place with sights worthy for National Geographic.
As of Friday my next six weeks will be spent living in the Orphanage in Chennai.
Since I have been here I have spent most days with the 33 children at Shalom House Orphanage, not all of the children are orphans but each with a story to tell, some so inhumane it hurts to even think of let alone type. These children have so many strengths that I can not begin to list. They have unconditional love for each other and patience that outweighs anything that I have seen, they are a true joy to be with and completely humbling. Today we took the children to a park in Panjim the capital of Goa. The heavens opened on this very hot day, we danced and laughed as we showered in the torrential downfall. On getting the ferry back to the Orphanage (37 people in a 16 seater minibus) I was holding two of the little girls no taller than 3 foot and of the age of 12 up against the side of the ferry so they could see the water. One of the girls looked at me and said “Aunty why is the water blue?” In fact the water was a dirty murky brown but as the sun shone after the rain the bright blue sky reflected on the dirty water. I loved they way she was able to look beyond to see the brightness and eliminate the dirty waters….. Seeing the world through the innocence of a child in this way is quite something!
I’ve been staying in a very remote village in Goa (Carona) there is about 20 Indian houses many of them made of cows dung. The view from the patio is over the rice fields where the locals spend the day in the heat hand ploughing the rice then straining it on the side of the dusty track while kingfishers perch on the lines above. The buffalo graze in the same fields each accompanied by at least one stork like bird perched on the buffalo’s back or by its side. It’s quite something to see and as dusk falls the bats busy the sky while the frogs entertain the ground, what is in-between just takes a little stillness and time to STOP and take in…….
It’s really quite an amazing place with sights worthy for National Geographic.
As of Friday my next six weeks will be spent living in the Orphanage in Chennai.
13 comments:
Hi Son!
I'm enjoying reading the blog, you paint a vivid picture! What's the orphanage like, and do you have your own room? Hope you've taken lots of photos...!
x
Kate
Hey my love,
The scenery sounds truly amazing. You sound great which is good to hear, have thought about you a lot since you left so it's good to hear from you and that all is good.
I haven't heard from Phil - contact from him is a bit sporadic, but I will leave him a message.
Thanks for the pic's too Sonya - so nice to see where you are, and the happy faces of the little ones....it's humbling to look at so can only imagine how it must be to be with them.
Hope your train journey goes well and hear from you soon.
Lots of love and best wishes
Ali xx
Well done, Aunty Sonou. Feel like we are there with you. Love the picture of blue sky and dirty water. Enjoy the train trip on the "good ole I.N.D.I.A"
Bless those children and stay safe.
LUD&MXXXX
miss russell
my my your words sound like your about to write a book..very impressed miss russell.
havig been to india myself i know exactely where you are coming from,very humbling.
glad you are finally there and living your dream.
will be intouch my special friend.
mindy la minx xxxxx
only me again, soz about any spelling mistakes
minx
Hiya Sonya, I can just imagine your lovely smile with all those children around you, sounds wonderful son ! Been thinking about you each day & wondering what each day brings for you. look forward to the next episode of Sonya in India, take care.
LOL J xxx
Hi Son,
Loving the blog hun, sounds amazing this is truly going to be a life changing experiance for you. Keep the pictures and blogs coming and stay safe.
Lots of love Zoe xx
Hi Sonya,
Have found your blog so will be keeping an eye on it! It was great to meet you last week - the boys are now all safe back in the UK and I'm back to the chalk face!
I'm looking forward to the next installment of the blog . Rick told me that you were thinking of James Bond during your train journey ;-)
All the best
David x
daviderogers.blogspot.com
davidrogersmm@hotmail.com
Hey Sis,
Really great reading your blogs, miss you and look forward to hearing all your stories at Christmas.
God Bless, Keep Safe.
Lots Of Love, Big Bro
hi my name is shar...and i am doing reseach on orphanages in Goa and I was wondering if you had the contact information for the shalom house... if you want to you can email it to me personnally or contact me with any other questions or concerns about my project... sharmilalourdesray@gmail.com
or take a look at our site about our project: www.myindia09.com
we have a limited time in Goa... so please let me know.
shar
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