Hujambo Americans!
Just so you all know, Africa has been great. Whether we are going to Bunju each day (if we are awake in the car) or doing errands at the shopping plaza (it's pretty big!), it's always a thrill to simply look out the windows and take in all the sights... it sinks in that we ARE in Africa. Where else would you see women in colorful clothing balancing urns on their heads? Or chickens (or cows or goats) running around? Or pyramids of the freshest looking fruit ever? Or even Obama posters!?!?! (NOTE: KK has a student related to Obama's tribe!) We've learned that getting caught in a "jam" (they pronounce it jah-m) can be so entertaining... as well as narrowly getting by a huge truck on a bumpy back road.
Lately, the highlights of our days have definitely been Bunju. Everyone there is SO welcoming! The multimedia boys showed us another dance today. We really are connecting in more ways than one... even by showing our skills in soccer or volleyball (haha). Today, we even played awesomely FUN soccer "trust" games with the students and some monthly sponsors! Mandy, Jen, and KK especially, have also gotten wicked friendly with the Dogodogo children (who are absolutely adorable!), and they played "Duck, Duck, Goose" with them today.
It's a good thing that we miss you all because I think a few of us are definitely considering living here in such a peaceful setting...
... and the longer we are here, the more we are learning the true meaning of "solidarity."
Thanks for following our trip and continuing your support :) Another post soon.
<3 Rachael
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To all~ I love reading about what you are doing, I check almost every day! It does sound like a beautiful place and I am glad that you all got to see the "grass on the other side" bring some of that peaceful feeling back to us, we can certainly use it. Be well, and take care of eachother.
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KK and friends,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE reading about your amazing experiences teaching in Africa! I thought we had some eager students in the US! Keep up the great work and positive attitudes toward this amazing experience...stay safe and keep the "hellos" coming! We enjoy reading about your days with your new friends. "Aunt" Steph
How's the food Rachael? Great hearing from you all. You have quite a following of blog readers that check in with you everyday.
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