Our benefit Wednesday night was an unqualified success. we raised 4,000 INR and got a lot more people interested in the school. Several party-goers are planning to visit the school on Saturday and may even donate some more money. Work began yesterday with the laborers preparing the walls for cement. A whole section of the [...]
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With typical Indian optimism, the school officials had assured me that 15,000 INR (~$300) would be enough to install a new roof. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a woefully low estimate. This morning, we went in search of the contractor who had built the original structures on the property. We found him at the [...]
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A couple of weeks ago I decided to raise money for a local school that serves Untouchable and low-caste kids in the Jaisalmer slums. I built them a website, which you can see here, and we’re hosting a benefit where we hope lots of tourists come and donate money. We’ve got live Rajasthani music, beer, [...]
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Today, my friends, I got rooked. I mean fleeced in the most embarrassing way. My host Dhanna says that Indians will cheat you with a joke and a smile. In my case it was a cup of chai and a good story. I am a complete sucker for a good story. I take small comfort [...]
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