Our “day of rest” was a classic rep day off - not a day of being still, but a day of not seeing clients. Here is what we did do:

A visit to St. Thomas Mount (where the body of the apostle Thomas is buried) - which was quite a hike up 133 steps in 90 degree heat and high humidity…no shorts or sleeveless blouses allowed!  Up at the top we went into the chapel (interior below) and took in the panoramic views of Chennai. Other than willing the heat to not affect us, we didn’t have anything to worry about because of our dear teammate Sean. It’s not easy for four foreign women to blend in here and we walked by a few groups of dodgy looking young men. Sean earned another name today: Sean Bouncer-turned-Rose Olivier turned into Shean Bouncer-turned-Rose Shepherd Oliver. Every so often as we walked a voice came floating over saying “Ok, come together girls. Gather up. Come together please.” I think he has eyes in the back of his head.

Shopping and eating - we went to “City Centre” and shopped for souvenirs and gifts. As you can see, we were quite successful. I think we were helped by a lively performance down in the main area of the mall, which drew a lot of the crowd away from the stores.  We then had a “veg” meal at a local resturant.

Rest - to bed early since we are still recovering from the all night prayer meeting last night!

Janet Wu & Dena Andrews