I have travelled by over night train many time -i am grateful that my friend and partner in this work, Mr. Bajirao Gawai - makes my reservation and buys my ticket. Most years, one of the family take me to the airport and find my bearth, but this year I did it all by myself! I can tell you how proud I was to understand that the platform had been changed and I was able to find the new platform, the correct car, the correct compartment and the seat I was assigned. I have travelled this route many times and I always find people to be helpful, if not a little curious as towho I am and why I am there.
As I arrived to the school, all the children (600+) were gathered to greet me! The teachers and students of Panchsheel School are so welcoming and I even had an opportunity to visit with 2 of the nursing students we supported through school. They came to welcome me - they are each doing internship work on hospitals in Paratwada! Full-fledged nurses!
