Hello helloo!
Not too much of an update from the other side of the world but wanted to check in and say hi to everyone! Yesterday and today we have continued our computer classes at the school and the girls are starting to do really well! I went to the hospital again this morning and listed to the morning meeting with all the doctors-its great to get the chance to hear them talk about all the patients and argue over the diagnoses! We also went to a street kids center yesterday and watched the kids sing and dance for us. It was a really well run organization and we are planning on buying school supplies for all the kids to use before we leave. The center, Tumaini, takes kids that have run away from home and gives them housing and counseling. They also reconnect them with their family and resolve the issues that made the kids run away, and then follow up with the family after they have returned. Watching the singing and dancing was so great! Such impressive rhythm. This weekend we are going back to Mugeza. Next weekend we are staying in bandas at the beach one night and in our tour guides village the other night, so I'm getting really excited about that! (Mom--I can literally see the concern on your face right now, don't worry! Our guides will be with us the whole time!).
I rolled my ankle on my run on Wednesday, which has made the half hour walk into town across the hilly & rocky roads slightly painful but the swelling is going down so its all good! I'll be healed up for our soccer match next Friday. And I was coincidentally talking about how I am less clumsy when I run the second I rolled my ankle--typical of me!
A few more interesting things:
I've gotten tongue in my market food twice now. I have not eaten it. Not planning on it.
The big dipper and the moon are both "upside down" on this side of the equator! Obviously, I guess, but surprised me when I saw that.
Traffic laws? Don't exist. Mayhem on the roads.
The food ladies at the market now fight over us. Its hilarious.
We found hot dogs at the food store here!! Huge success. Can't wait for some American food tonight.
We will never stop being Mzungus--the kids never get tired of yelling that at us! And its still cute.
Next week we are doing all sorts of new things so I'm looking forward to updating you all about that then! Possibly won't be back on till Tuesday though.
Love you all!
Carly
Baby Dahl,
ReplyDeleteMe worry ... Nah ... well I guess the first thing I thought of was: every TV show I've seen about Africa is about animals killing other animals by the waterfront. Or the unsuspecting entrance into the water and ... well you know, I just don't thing the gators care all that much if they get a two-legged or four-legged dinner. Oh my, listen to me. Sorry. Just be careful and I am happy to hear about all the wonderful things you are still doing. It will be an exciting next week to do all new and helpful things. Take care of that ankle ... you need to be able to run fast!
I love you Carly Morgan!!! xoxoxoxoxoxox