It has been 4 days since we arrived in Mungeli, and I must say I am absolutely loving it. We were received by the warm welcome of Dr. Anil Henry, the doctor who took on the Christian Mungeli Hospital project. Paige and I got settled in at the Guest House located within the hospital compound, which will be my home for the next 4 weeks.
The Christian Hospital Mungeli can be described as more of a community . The compound does not only include the hospital, but also the staff housing, the guest house, the nursing school and the nurse dormitories. In other words, everyone who works at the hospital also lives within the compound. The people here are all so kind and always willing to help you with anything.
My job here is mostly focused on the Rambo English School located right next to the hospital. Everyday, I make a short walk on the dirt roads of Mungeli to teach Secondary English and Social Science to the students at Rambo. The students do not have much resources to work with; their classrooms are located in a one story house/shed with just one wall to separate the rooms. However, this did not affect the students' willingness to learn. Their curiosity and eagerness for knowledge even affects me; I try my hardest to teach them well because I know how important it is to them.
During my free time, I have gotten to know many other students who are staying in Mungeli. There are medical students from England, Denmark, Norway, and other parts of India. Through long conversations, pool sessions, and just spending time with one another. I have learned so much about not just Mungeli, but also about other parts of India and other countries through my new friends. Who knew that by living in a small village in India, I am seeing the world.
Until next time!
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