Our first day of adventures around Calicut

First we would like to tell you all the name of our group...Team Veliya (Malayalam for Amazing, great, awesome, better than the rest).

First, our day started off with a trip to an art gallery. We were able to learn a lot about the local culture and see the different statues of the Gods and learn who each one of them were and what they stood for. We were also able to see many of the paintings of local artists. Then, we went to the local fish market where we were able to see all the different things they caught today and see many of the locals auction for different items. Stephanie picked up and played with many of the different dead sea creatures. Then, we went out to sea on a local fisherman's boat, where Becca and Stephanie drove the boat for a while and we saw some dolphins. Next, we went back to Mahadev's friend's house to meet his family and enjoy Chai and some yummy snacks! They gave us a tour of their home, and it was very cool to see the way they live and to meet the various members of their family. They had a very beautiful home! Finally, we went to an aquarium and saw many different cool sea creatures; including sea turtles, lion fish, eels, clown fish, small sharks, etc. By the way...CJ loves Mahadev's van and wants to buy one for himself.

After such an amazing day we returned to our hotel to rest. Tomorrow will be our first day teaching!! We will let you know how it goes! Wish us luck!!

We hope you enjoyed the pictures!

~Nicole, Becca, Albert, CJ, Stacy, and Stephanie aka Team Beliya