These pictures at the top are of the kids that are here at the school during their hour of playtime everyday, the concept of play for children is very foreign here, children are expected to either be working or in school. These kids wake up at 6:00 am their day is structured until 8:00pm. It is so incredible to watch them play, because it is a universal language, if you just saw the shadows you would not be able to tell that these children come from the terrible poverty and hardship that they do.
The picture of me is with one of the patients at the colony, and below that is an artist from the colony. Their is an art school that was started to help the villagers make a living, and all of them have learned to paint, even though most of them are missing fingers.
The next shot is of the outside of our volunteer hostel, I know, I am spoiled.
The final shot is just outside of our hotel in Chennai, this picture does not even come close to capturing the energy of this city, but I had to at least give you a glimpse.