02 August 2008 - afternoon

2 August 08
afternoon

Today is Saturday so there is no drum teaching.
I had breakfast—sat by myself—and then felt so tired. I don’t know why as I slept yesterday and last night—although traveling and worrying must have taken a lot out of me. So I slept and awoke under my net wondering what to do.
At Libon’s suggestion I am now sitting outside to relax.
The boys have been playing soccer with a tennis ball although they stopped to hack up some mangoes. Now it looks like they’re going to the street. Amy is cooking. Libon left earlier on a bike.

So today has been relaxed. I feel as though I’m not social but I don’t know what to do.

I guess I’ll continue writing about yesterday. Good that I stopped as Libon soon after turned off the generator. There is no power during the day, but they run a generator at night.

Upon arriving at the compound yesterday, I met Liz. Liz was here for drumming and sadly was preparing to leave as I came.
She, though, is a life saver. For being a stranger to me, she gave me some things –sunscreen, a little bug spray, shampoo, and her guidebook to use.

Some knowledge too. Apparently this was her 4th trip to Africa. She recalled how overwhelming it is. She then hugged me upon finding out that this was my first trip.
I really want my bag. I would feel so much better. She was great. I wish that our stays had overlapped. Her kindness is humbling and so appreciated.

I slept until dinner and then watched some episodes of Tom and Jerry with the family.
Tom and jerry on DVD had been a gift of departing Lid and Abi. I haven’t seen Tom and Jerry in so long. I forgot that they really have no dialogue or very little and are pretty funny.

French fries and hat seemed like a version of French toast was dinner. Both fine by me. Libon encouraging me to eat more.

It’s nice sitting out in the breeze. It’s very hot although it seems cooler than yesterday but that could just be my perception.

It looks as though I may have 4 bites on my foot. I haven’t seen mosquitos but flies. I bat them away but noticed yesterday the men didn’t bother. Cultural difference I suppose.

I feel stupid about my luggage. I want that. I want my mom to know I’m fine.

When libon returns, I’ll ask him about the internet. A monarch butterfly just flew past.
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