Yep, Im going to be learning one of the more obscure languages spoken in Senegal...Serere. We just ofund that out today so based on estimations of current volunteers and country language breakdoan. I will probably be in the coastal/central/delta regions, which is awesome. Im really hoping for the coast, but we shall see...just have to wait a few weeks or so.
Its hot here, thats for sure. Today it hit us...and its only somewhere in the 90s and its only going up. At least we have the winds, but without airconditioning, its going to be rough in the coming months, but thats all part of adapting to life over here.
Tomorroaw I may move in with my host family, if I wind up living in Thies for the rest of training. If Im one of the two Sereres going to an outside village, it wont be until Thursday due to a big Muslim holiday in the nearest Serere town. We are divided around Thies and nearby villages based on language, whether Wolof, Pulaar du Sud, Pulaar du Nord, Plaar Futa, or Serere. Since my language is so rare, there are only 4 of us and they could only find 2 rural homes for us to stay, 2 are in Thies. Im hoping for the village, though its far away since that will be calmer and more like my final placement.
All for now, B
4 commentaires:
Bonjour!
C'est bien que je trouve un (posting) nouveau. Je trouve un dictionnaire de poche aussi mais c'est tres difficile pour moi. Il fait tres chaud la mais il fais froid ici avec la neige aujourd'hui.
(Enough of that for now!)
This is the second time that I've tried to post. I didn't know that I needed a password so my first posting I think was lost. I'm new to this system. :) It's good I found a French dictionairy in your room for this second try.
It sounds like you are learning many new things already. It sounds like every day is a new adventure. I sent you a letter so I hope I will be in the running for your first piece of mail. :)
I love you and miss you!
Mom
Dad says hi too. He was intimidated by the French directions so he didn't do his own posting. :)
First of all your mom rocks for posting in French. Second of all, your site/language sounds awesome. Third of all, its 120 degrees in Nema right now. Last night I almost died in taxi brousse when we hit a camel. It shattered the windshield and I got covered in glass, but was fine, it was definitely my most memorable PC experience thus far!! Will you be making it to Jazz Fest in Saint Louis this year? Let me know, I'll look for you!
-Heather
Hey Beth!! I'm reading your blog! You should feel so proud as this is the only blog I have ever read! It sounds like things are going over there. Sorry about the mosquito bites - I had to use mosquito netting in Girl Scouts once and it did not work out so well for me either. Good luck with learnign the language - I hope your host family is awesome! I think of you lots and pray that you are embracing this experience.
Love ya,
Em
P.S. Your mom may have beaten me in the mail race but look for something from me too. :)
Bounjour Bethany!
Love your blog! It is so great to hear that you are okay and that your spirits are high. We talk about you and pray for you every day, so your details really help us to understand what you are living. You are amazing. We love you and send you good wishes!
Mary, Guy, Megan, Matthew
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