Sunday, April 17, 2011

delta ahoy

This last week I went and visited the volunteer at my site pechie. It is a small town of three hundred no electricity, and about a twenty minuet walk from the river delta. So for the next two years I will be sitting cozy with a nice ocean breeze every night. Another plus is I have a volunteer living with in a thirty minuet walk. For the week I was there we went around and talked to the entire village so they know who I am. Then we went and lounged on the beech  for the afternoon. On friday me and the other trainees went with our volunteers to a local wresting match, think Greek wresting. So for the evening we watched men tackle each other. It was fun although the camera crew that was there was in our faces all the time but then again we were the only five white kids there. Other than that I have spent the day hanging out in the regional house. really nothing all to exciting has happened.

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  1. I don't know, I'd say Greek style wrestling is exciting enough for at least a good week. Although when you said that, I think I maybe pictured Roman style. With gladiators. And vicious lions. (There weren't any vicious lions, were there? Because that would be AWESOME! Well, ok... maybe not vicious ones.)Wait, you said camera crew? What's that all about?

    Oh, and FIRRRRSSSTTTTT!!!!!!!!!1

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  2. So jealous you get to go to the beach every day! Is it a clean, pretty beach?
    You shouldn't act so surprised that cameras were in your face all the time. Aren't they following you around for you new reality show, White Kids in Africa Gone WIld? :)
    Wait a minute, what do you mean, white kids? You can't still be pale after spending over a month near the equator! You are dark after a few weeks at camp!!
    Anyway, I'm glad you're settled. Is your address still the same? I have a present for you!

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  3. Another interesting day for you Jim. And what a cushy placement for you! We are so glad you are teaching the Senagalese 17th Century dance now..the minuet walk sounds so graceful. What's your new address? We love you. Dad and Mom

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