I just had an awesome day and figured I’d let you know what
constitutes “awesome” out here. I woke up and had a cup of hot chocolate. Power
was on. I got to watch a TV show. I had sunflower seeds for breakfast. It
stopped raining! I hiked out to my water project site, which is about and hour
and a half away. It was all misty and beautiful and not hot, which makes for
the best walking conditions. I met a bunch of people I knew on the way and even
got two marriage proposals (along with the offer of a plot of land, should I
accept).
“What
did you bring me?”
“Nothing,
what did you bring me?”
“I
have a plot of land for you! You can garden it.”
“You
know I don’t know how to farm.”
“That’s
why I’ve told you to marry me already. I will teach you how to farm your plot
when you marry me!”
Then I reached the village and the entire community was
doing labor for the project! Every single person was working! Then a boy killed
a viper! They cut it up and cooked it and I got to eat it and it was so nice!
Then, the Chief and a few other “big men” (very important people) showed up! I
was given a glass of wine. They took me back in their car! I got to ride in a
car! They gave me bread! And 5 cans of soda! Then I went to see my counterpart
and she had prepared me my favorite local meal, ndole! It was fantastic.
Also, I can’t wait for the days when some bread and soda
aren’t the basis for an awesome day. But for now, it’ll do!
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