Random Facts:
- When I blew my nose, I discovered that my boogers have turned black from all the pollution.
- The weather here is fabulous. You should probably be jealous. Because it is rainy season, it is about 70 degree during the day and probably 50-55 degrees at night. I have gotten great use out of my AFC hoodie.
- The country has its own calendar which creates a few differences from the "forengee" calendar. First, each month has 30 days and then they have a 13th month called Pagume, which has 5 or 6 days depending on if it’s leap year. They are also 7 years behind… so in just a couple of weeks, the country will celebrate their Millennium which will be quite a big deal from what I’ve heard! Oh! And they do time just like in Bible days... the Habasha day begins when the sun arises, so our 6am is their midnight.
- Another fun fact! Their last name is their father's first name. So they can trace back their genealogy and name by the Father's lineage. So their full name would be: their name, their father's name, their grandfather's name, their great grandfather's name, etc., etc.
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I'm so excited for you Joy! Question: Do they have a "tribal" name at the end of their name? Are tribal identities very important from what you have seen so far?
Anyway, keep us informed and know that we all miss you back here!
Oh, and this is Ryan by the way....
I'm glad to hear that you aren't missing out on recruiting even though you're on the other side of the globe! ; )
I Think about you all the time love!
Joy: I still remember the Reading Buddy field trips you were on with your mom. Congrats on securing your position as a language instruction. Your description of your surroundings is so well-written I feel as though I am there. I actually was able to visit parts of North Africa many years ago. It was beautiful then and I feel quite certain is beautiful now. Take care and learn as much as you can while there. Dale Niemeier-Biegler
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