Thursday is the volunteer's day off of working and the other part of our team has left for a two day trip to see some elephants and tigers. Although it was tempting to go with them, Allie and I decided to stay here so we can start volunteering tomorrow. I woke up this morning with the sun at 5am and walked to the Motherhouse with John and Allie. The streets of Kolkata were uncharacteristically quiet this morning. Stepping into the Motherhouse is like entering a sanctuary. Quiet, if not silence, is requested throughout the House. We walked a flight up to the chapel and took off our shoes before entering. Since the windows are open to allow airflow it can seem quite noisy in the chapel, but it really isn't; it is the calmest place I have ever experienced. I am excited for the solitude and recollection the Sisters enjoy each day. My hope is to carry it with me the rest of my life.
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