Kerala

Finally back online! In am writing from the upstairs study/residence of the Missionary Society of St. Thomas here in Cochin, Kerala, staffed by three priests, including our host Fr. Jose. Only have a little time before we take off again, so this will not begin to capture all we have seen and done in the past few days.

After our event for journalism students in New Delhi I spent a day sightseeing but Tom got sick and so he missed out. We were quite worried about him and wondered how he could travel to Kerala (a day long journey by plane) and then lead the workshop here. But fortunately he recovered and has been fine since. We are all faithfully taking our meds. It has been interesting sleeping with nets in a couple of the places. I think of our Nothing But Nets funding campaign to help prevent malaria. A good idea!

Fr. Jose has been very busy with all the last minute decisions and directions that such a project as building a center entails, as well as making all the arrangements for our programs and caring for all our needs. He is an amazing person. Did I mention he also presides over mass at various churches at the same time? AND serves as our tour guide. We are blessed to be his friend and associate.