Two Days Before

So I have finally created my blogspot for India! I've never done a blog before so I'm not sure exactly what to write. First of all, for those of you who haven't heard the the whole speel about what I'll be doing in India, here it is: I will be living with my Aunt Vera and Uncle George in Kodaikanal, Southern India. I will be volunteering with the Vattakanal Conservation Trust and the Palni Hills Conservation Council.

The Vattakanal Conservation Trust has offered me a a project pursuing the cleansing and beautification of a stream and floodplain. This area has been known to accumulate a lot of garbage, and I will be co-ordinating the production of a document that would include basic facts, photos, opinions, suggestions for improving the site and reducing the amount of litter there. The Palni Hills Conservation Council focuses on grassland reforestation, so I will talk to them when I get there to figure out what they want me to do. I'm also hoping to do some traveling around India, to Madurai, and some other places.

I guess that's it for now! I'll try and post pictures blog about cool things that I see and do there. I'm sure it will be culture shock for the first little while, but I'm really excited to go...leaving on Friday!!!!!!