New Kids on the Block

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Tuesday -
We went into the field again today, looking at bio-gas units. I'm slowly starting to understand the process better and was able to be of a more autonomous help today. We also observed and gained new understanding of the bio-gas maintenance, as some of the gate-wells (handles and connections) to the bio-gas tank become corroded. Shammy was also able to show and explain to me how some of the cookers are filled with corroded iron due to sometimes bits of water and mud making its way into the hosing. This not only leads to blockages in the pipes, but causes the corrosion in the cooker, resulting in corroded iron needed to be removed.
I'm also constantly impressed by Shammy's driving knowledge, as he is very knowledgeable about all of the roads, and never gets lost while navigating to and from various villages. He also, from what I can see, never uses GPS.
Returning home, we met KK, Chewie and Ishat (Ish for short). They are friends of Rajen and Manil and will be staying the next few nights.
Chewie, an avid bird watcher, had his birthday today. So we all celebrated a little bit.
Ishat, a jewlerly maker.
KK, an avid white water rafter.
Shammy attempting to fix the rattling sound from the Back
One of the many beautifully coloured temples we passed while driving
A festival in the village meant the animals get dressed up
The festival also meant everyone is eating Chicken
A Family Proud of their Bulls
Colourful Horns
Excited to have his photo taken - but freezing up when the camera is pointed
The children enjoying the days excitement
Very Proud of his two bulls - The man ran over to get his photo taken with them in this pose
Purple Horns
Mani in Charge
A heavy contrast in Land
Mani Overseeing Shammy
Shammy achieving a Flame
The family was very proud of their bio-gas unit
Some of the house's family members
Debbie and Mani
Another bio-gas user intent on learning maintenance
An eroded gate well for the bio-gas unit
Shammy conducting the final Touches
Beautiful design of the House
Some of the roads we travel could easily be confused for central Australia
The Transport vehicles are beautiful and designed with such creativity and colour
We went to lunch, finding out halfway that it was celebration of teacher's retirement - I originally misheard and thought it was a funeral, leaving me feeling awkward for the remainder of the meal
Hands on Work
Some Athleticism is sometimes Required
Even the children are interested in the bio-gas Maintenance
Some of the family
Recording information on the bio-gas units and use
He couldnt get enough of his photos taken
Some of the corrosion left on the Floor
Some other members of the Household
Children constantly Playing
A last photo goodbye - featuring the friendly Grandmother
Some of the Frequently seen Butterflies
Shaggy, the Great Dane - Wanting some Attention

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