Namakkal Day 5 : Clinics + Free Afternoon

Today I was scheduled for LA OG  (obstetrics and gynecology) ward, but no one was there, even the doctors. It turns out today was a holiday, due to the former president of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam,  passing away a couple days ago. Many vets we spoke to were very complementarity of his work and it was truly a memorial day for the people of India.  Even president Obama was said to be in Tamil Nadu today. I went to surgery ward instead, but they were also rather slow. It ended up just being a group of the VMRCVM students talking and waiting for our 12p bus. 
I am starting to miss home a lot. I think its because of spotty and lack of internet to keep me grounded. I miss my dog, my family, my friends. I'm upset about this crazy assignment. I just really would like to go home. I'm happy to know its just under 3 weeks to return. Don't get me long, I love this trip, but it is difficult being away from home for so long, and realizing that I have to be back in school half a week after I return. 
Because of the holiday, our afternoon lab was canceled, so we had the day off. The internet was still off so I took a nap. I don't think I'm sleeping well, even though I'm getting over 8hrs every night, I still wake up exhausted. This afternoon I slept for 2 wonderful hours until we woke up and there was internet!!  It definitely put me in a much better mood. 
At 6p Julie, Michael, Caitlin and I went to meet up with some Indian students and play some volleyball. I'm not very good, but it was a lot of fun being out and playing around with some of the other students.
I think all of us agree we have like the food way better here in Namakkal than in Chennai. The food is more flavorful with a little more spice and lots of fruit and veggies. I never realized how much I love cauliflower until I had it cooked here. Also they cook parata here every night. Its my favorite type of tortilla thing with thick doughy bread that is absolutely delicious.
-7/30/15