Hello all. There are lots of things that I wish i could say but i am typing on a french keyboard and only have 10 minutes. I live in Porto Novo right now. It is the technical capital although most things happen in Cotonou where we were before. The host family I am staying with is Moslem although they seem to be Moslem as many Americans are Christian. There is a mama who stays home alot and cooks and manages the house; a papa who manages a car moto wash and is a 'souderer' welder. there are 2 boys; Ismael and Nassif; and a daughter and 3 other girls, one who is the domestique or house maid; Machkourath, Folake, Silifah.
Food/ lots of fish; patè; rice; noodles; tomatoes; onions; eggs (oeufs); Fan milk (woot) or tampico which tastes like tang amazingness; bee sap with hibiscus and fanta: both frozen; fruit and other items bought off of the femmes heads.....
Long days and nights. I had to switch my malaria meds because of the dreams. I love the fam; little kids are great when they are not keeping me awake when i try to sleep. i taught papa how to play uno. everyone is extra hospitable; i am exhausted but happy to be here. School or training is tres (very) hard. French; cultural; technical; safety; emotional support==yes its a class; health. Mostly the first three but they seem to put the others in once a week. well i will write more when i can. if anyone wants to call or text (i dont have voicemail) my phone number is 229==96735916. it is hard to skype because i have not found wifi; i am at a cyber. please pass this on to those who don't have facebook: a tout a l'heur
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So far it sounds like you are enjoying your experiences. When will you be at your final destination? You have me curious as to the french keyboard. Will have to look that one up. Huggs and take care.. cousin Loretta
ReplyDeleteExciting! I hope classes are going well! Good luck with the french keyboard! I am sure it is tempting to just type all in french! (I like the translations next to the words...perhaps I'll learn some french too!) Love ya, Laura!
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That's awesome! I had so many memories while reading this entry. I love tampico and bee sap! Have one of each for me. :) Can't wait to hear more about your time there. Miss you lots!
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to explain some of that blog entry to me some other time! I'm keeping it till you come home so we can go over it : -) I'm sorry some things are hard, but, I know you can handle everything so well! I'm glad you're with a nice family! I hope they protect you from mashers! The food sounds pretty good! Do you think I'd like it? Your Mom and I will call when we can! Love you so much!! Aunt Mary
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous that you are in West Africa and I am still in the U.S. and not looking at a plane ticket in my near future... Anyway, so glad that you are having a good start to things. Je prierai pour vous!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about you especially today. I had a little dream about you- a nice one- and you are just on my mind. Hope everything is going along just as you'd like it! I love you! Aunt Mary
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