Hello Friends,

I have finally arrived in Jaipur and have reunited with my beautiful friends here. Last night we celebrated with singing and dancing at their house in the Baht Colony. This morning we left early for the open markets to buy sari's that they use for material to make the puppets and costumes they need. There is another open market tomorrow morning where we can get the best prices for more materials. It is closer to the old city of Jaipur where we will go to the music shop for the tablas. I will post some images for you in a few days when I can get some time and a stronger internet signal for upload. The kids all send their love, blessings and many thanks for your generosity. It is so nice to see them all again!

It has been a hot dry summer this year and the monsoon hasn't brought much rain here yet- only humidity. June in Kerala, South India was also less rain - very worried for the farmers this year. Yields are expected to be lower which unfortunately means that food will be more costly for the people. I could see that the rivers and lakes were very low for rainy season, and now rainy season has passed in the south. Lets hope and pray that India gets more rain.

Blessing from Jaipur, the City of Victory!

Sheri