Haven't written for several days because not much has been happening here. I'm continuing to wait to meet with the community outreach representative about medical work possibilities. She is a very busy woman and has been out of the office.
Over the weekend Bryan and I went to the open market. Some interesting moments. First we were changing money and found that if the dollars have any writing on it or is torn in even the smallest place, it is not acceptable. Interestingly the kwanza that we receive are well used.....but the dollars must be new....
The market is open with wares either in small shops or on plastic on the ground. With this being the rainy season the mud was incredible in the center of the road. I'm not sure cars can navigate that area. There was a path on the sides to walk. We went to find indoor slippers for Bryan....the stone tiles in the house are causing his legs to ache.....found ONE pair....that fit....a great find....then bought basins to start my seedlings in. Finally,we made the best find of the day....avaocdo and corn on the cob and large cucumbers!!! I bought only one avocado......because they were soft and I was afraid spoiled inside.....but I was wrong and it was marvelous tasting and to see a green produce on the table was really nice. The corn on the other hand was wild corn so even though I boiled it for some time, it was tough but tasty. I'm going to microwave it until soft to keep some of the vitamins that I'd lose if I boiled it forever.....As we ate our dinner we reflected on how much we are thankful for food.....and that we will be just fine here with what we can hunt and gather......
Bryan and I are finding that the isolation here is developing a stronger relationship between us. This is so wonderful. So many years Bryan has been traveling for his work and gone for extended periods. You make a life for yourself and the kids and sadly, he was rather excluded from it due to the schedule. Now we are here alone and drawing closer, sharing the responsibilities of the house.....like I see our kids do.....and enjoying the new relationship.
This week I wait and pray that the meeting will take place to see what opportunities are available. Also, we are starting language study.....hopefully at 0630 before Bryan goes to the office. It is so imperative to learn to communicate with the nationals.....something we have always focused on wherever we have lived. Bryan has a great aptitude for language so I will need to work hard to keep up.....love the challenge...
Ms Kitty update.....she is struggling with having to eat fish..... so funny.....she is accustomed to eating dry American cat food but our bag of food is still in the suitcases that are awaiting room on the flight to get here so I started her on fish thinking she would love it. She isn't a happy camper.....but is learning....like all of us...to adjust.....
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