Hey! Well Im here at site in Velingara, on my own in Africa and doing well! My french is really quite strong now, I can hold conversations with anyone and people can explain Pulaar to me in French. The Pulaar is going to be difficult, but I have plenty of time! There were a few problems during my install: for one my hut isnt finished so Im living at my Aunts place for now. Its really not a big deal, as the two compounds are on the same block and the family spends equal time at each. Its just a little annoying not to be able to unpack all my stuff. Also, my supervisor left for Mecca the day after install, but my supervisor is here and one of my brothers (or cousin, not really sure) has be helping me A LOT... hes really kind, patient and speaks good french. Its pretty funny down here, definately a more relaxed attitude than up north. I have A LOT of sisters and cousins and they all just walk around topless whenever they want. Ive had to tell people Im married in order to stave off offerings of peoples daughters! In general I am really excited to be here and as of now its looking like it will be a challenging but fun two years.
Im going to go to Kolda regional house where the other volunteers in the region and I will cook a real thanksgiving meal. Apparently they have some recipes so that we can make all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes from locally available food. The Kolda House is definately a little American haven... I will likely go every other weekend. (I think I watched 3 movies there the other day!) Its nice to be out on my own now, though a bit bizarre to have no schedule whatsoever! My only real job for now is to talk to people, learn the area, improve my french and learn Pulaar. Well Im off to a little more sitting around! My new address is up, but Ive heard it takes FOREVER for stuff to get here. Jamtan! (Peace Only) and have a great Thanksgiving!
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