Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Train Time


The Indian train system is actually very very comfortable and an easy way to get around India, at least for short distances. I am very impressed!

Indian Train


On the tracks...

Monday, September 28, 2009

Indian Wedding Continued


Nurses at the wedding.

Indian Wedding Pictures Continued


Cami's friend Sheeba (groom's sister) and Cami at wedding

Indian Wedding


I attended an Indian wedding last week. The bride and groom are in the middle.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Cami = Sammy = Swami


Yesterday I visited this wonderful home patient and did touch therapy with him. The doctor told him my name is Cami. He then said "Sammy?". Then after a few minutes it turned into "Swami". And then he was repeating "Swami" again and again. Pretty funny. The palliative care team had a good laugh about it...

Monday, September 21, 2009

Getting Shellled


Getting Shelled at Varkala Beach...

Cami's Almost Cultural Faux Pas


I almost bought this wreath as a present for an Indian family. Before I bought it, an Indian gentleman stopped me and informed me that this was a death wreath, and “was I sure I wanted to buy this?”. Pretty funny. Needless to say, I didn't buy it...

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Home Patient


Home Patient

Dispensing medicines from the palliative care van…


Dispensing medicines to patient’s family members from the palliative care van…

Palliative Care Van


We all ride in this van for home care visits.

Palliative Care Staff- Some nurses, social workers…


Palliative Care Staff- Some nurses, social workers…

Sunset at Varkala Beach.


Sunset at Varkala Beach। The sun sets like a fire in the स्काई.

Onam Plate



Traditional Onam Plate of Curries and pickled yummies…. Served with rice

Love Marriage



These girls approached me and asked if Mauro and I were a love marriage or an arranged marriage. When I told them a love marriage they started giggling, and giggling. Like it was the funniest thing they have EVER heard. They were so cute I asked them to take a picture so I could capture the moment.

Cami in a Sari


Cami in a Sari for Onam celebration! Of course I did not tie it up! I had help.

Home Patient


Palliative Care Day 3- Touch Therapy

Touch Therapy with Palliative Care Patient.