The Countryside
I like to get away from the noise of the city. So a few times I've taken my bike for a morning spin away from the hubbub.....

where a tree stands out in this flat dry land and...

where a lone man walks to his distant destination out on a lone road and....

another man keeps an eye on his livestock and...

the daughters of a family tending goats take a look at me and suggest a photo.

One day I was shown this tree. It's the home for bats. Look in the top limbs. They live in this tree only. Not the other two trees nearby.

Another day I looked for a shortcut to Satchiapuram which is a short distance from Sivakasi. Instead I found this picturesque lane in a clump of delightfully tidy homes

and these smiling faces eager for a picture.




This past Sunday was the opening of the Projects Abroad Village Clinic. Our Director, Rajendran, has worked 3 years to get this clinic for his hometown, Rayagiri (population 10,000). So Sunday was a big day.

There was an Inaugural Function held in the street in front of the new clinic building. It was well attended by local supporters and a few volunteers.

The Inaugural Function was a time for congratulations and thanks to those who made the clinic possible.

Then we took a tour of the clinic. Here we are at the reception and pharmacy counter.

When I took a look in the doctor's office I was surprised to see him consulting with his first patient!

By Monday morning the clinic staff had seen over 80 patients and hired a second nurse. There is no doubt this country community needed a clinic.....and one that could offer affordable care has hit the mark.