Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Petite a Petite

Things here have been going well. My day typically consists of alot of reading, entertaining children that stop by and going down to the health center where I sit under a tree with my homologue's wife or some of the boys that work at the health center. I have also started teaching English to a few girls after school. I have no idea what I'm doing, but it gives the girls a chance to hang out and not have to worry about chores. Village is really started to feel like home. It seems like everyday I am learning something new about the village or meeting someone new. I am no longer nervous about walking through the village and the people have really warmed up to me. They love when I try to speak the local language, I only know a few of the saluations and how to say "I am full" when offered food, but it's enough to make them smile.
The villagers wake up early to do their chores before the day begins and the children go to school. Most of the villagers make a living by selling charcoal or other various things. Looking out from my porch you will see many women walking by to sell who knows what carried on top of their heads, a baby strapped on their back, and a toddler walking besides them. They sometimes even come directly to my door to see if I want what they have to offer; quite convient.
Well, I'm not sure what else to say. It's hard to pick and choose what to write about. I'm going to try to post some pictures, but I'm not sure if it will work. I love to hear from people back home. I have alot of free time on my hands and often wonder about how everyone is doing, so try to keep in touch.