I have to say that this was a VERY long day! We were up around 3:30 am. The students were all at the airport early, and after prayer we headed into the terminal. We were all together at the back of the plane. It was great for us because Ana could go around to the students and talk to/bother them for a while!! The students were a great help all week long. They played with, talked to, and swung Ana for countless hours--couldn't done it without them!!
I haven't had time to edit pictures, but here's Ana as the center of attention (as usual). This is after we arrived at Yellegiri. They hang the swing especially for her, but the high schoolers enjoy it too! Two of the high school boys loved to swing on their stomachs and see how close they could come to the cement steps. Luckily Ana wasn't interested in replicating that stunt!
The hills are quite high. Even though I've been up there 5 or 6 times the road is still a little scary (think tons of hair pins and no guardrails in a BIG bus). As you can see down below it was quite warm, but up in the hills it was pretty nice!
Just before you go up the hill there is a village that makes bricks. They form the bricks, dry them in the sun, and then load up a kiln. I think I was told they stay in for a couple of weeks. This kiln is already mostly unloaded. I'm sure this is the way it's been done for a LONG time here.
We briefly got to visit with the 20 boys that live at the orphanage. They danced for us and we got to give them some small gifts. Too bad that we couldn't stay longer!
We visited a local home and Ana loved holding the puppies! 
Of course, there were tons of cows everywhere!
Here's Ana trying to feed the sheep!
Perhaps the cutest inhabitant at Shalom! 
This was another work day--so we went out an took pictures...
while everyone else hauled dirt! 
Crafting at the Eden school. Here the group was making God's eyes.
This was the youngest group the glued sequins and beads on pins.
One of my favorite pictures!! There are times when I question living overseas as being "good" for my child, but when I see her learning about and enjoying other cultures--it makes it all worth it!
The swing--I would estimate she spent--NO JOKE-- 5-6 HOURS on the swing throughout the week! Of course it was a nice swing--you can go quite high AND there were plenty of willing hands to push!! 
We did some things other than what the high schoolers do (because of Ana). (This is when they were climbing to the top of the hill--quite steep!!) She got to try to walk a sheep with an uncle's help. It was hilarious to hear her talking to it as it bleated for the other sheep. 
We went to church and sang. Two gave their testimonies and the other male sponsor shared from Esther. 
Ana had the life trainees eating out of the palm of her hand. Here they are in her "secret tree house" feeding her bear. 
These guys don't speak a lot of English, but they sure were good listeners.
I haven't had time to edit pictures, but here's Ana as the center of attention (as usual). This is after we arrived at Yellegiri. They hang the swing especially for her, but the high schoolers enjoy it too! Two of the high school boys loved to swing on their stomachs and see how close they could come to the cement steps. Luckily Ana wasn't interested in replicating that stunt! 
The hills are quite high. Even though I've been up there 5 or 6 times the road is still a little scary (think tons of hair pins and no guardrails in a BIG bus). As you can see down below it was quite warm, but up in the hills it was pretty nice! 
Just before you go up the hill there is a village that makes bricks. They form the bricks, dry them in the sun, and then load up a kiln. I think I was told they stay in for a couple of weeks. This kiln is already mostly unloaded. I'm sure this is the way it's been done for a LONG time here. 
We briefly got to visit with the 20 boys that live at the orphanage. They danced for us and we got to give them some small gifts. Too bad that we couldn't stay longer! 
