So, we've been in this country for exactly two weeks, and I've definitely broken some records. Like, I got to see one of the tallest buildings in the world, and apparently our city ranks as one of the largest in the world. Not to mention, I used my first real squatty-potty (that I can remember) and I even lost my first suitcase ever!!! Now that's what I call record-breaking fun.
Our luggage, having successfully abandoned us, left us in need of many important things like mint oreos and stuffed animals. So we've been out shopping to replace our stuff.
As we walk outside, we often see girls holding umbrellas, whether it is sunny or rainy. That's because having white skin is beautiful here (I ought to fit in just fine!). And no girl wants to get a tan from the sun when she can hold an umbrella and protect herself from it! Sounds pretty smart to me.
And shopping? Well, if you've ever seen one of those little farmhouses that is absolutely crammed with peeping yellow chicks so that they can hardly move around, you have an idea of what it's like. And I'm like a baby gosling trying to shove my way through.
The food is great, but there are many things I still have to get used to. Like how spicy it is. I thought I knew what spicy food was... And though our people do not often eat dog, they seem vehemently opposed to wasting any part of the cow's body! I just eat it and pretend that it's normal for me... it actually doesn't taste too bad.
Please lift us up these next few weeks, as we will be staying in a national home soon. I am so excited about it I can hardly contain it. "Yarp" that we will be always polite and courteous to them, and that we will make good relationships with students at the university over the next six months.I wouldn't be here without you guys, so thanks for allowing Him to use you! I appreciate y'all so much!
