In Bafoussam at PC office. Still without my computer. (Ouch) House is now painted and looking good. Went to a Funeral (des obseques) with my new friend the lady bar owner in Batie. It was so much fun. Arrived around 10am and ate and drank beer, then church service, then danced (traditional) and sang and ate gross amounts and laughed and talked and drank more beer and it was a huge party. These events are very popular in Batie. Looking forward to attending a lot more. It is very costly for the family of the deceased as they provide all the good stuff. Many, many, many people attend. Next time I will take photos if I can. Am meeting many people. Beginning to hook up with womens groups who are very interested in what I might teach them....hmmmmmmmmm.
Friends (classmates) coming to visit this weekend. Yay. Should be some good laughs. Been missing the wonderful American humor.
Have to run. Much to do. Am feeling very lost and out of touch without my computer. I'll keep hoping for the best. I'll be in touch with a better blog soon. P
Parties/food/beer are just what you need.......hang in there-some kind of test to the old days to survive without the computer but you can do it!!
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Mick
So you are kickin' it old school, sans computer. Hope it gets fixed soon... Glad house is looking good and you are meeting folks and making contact with groups you want to work with. That is very good news! Enjoy your time with classmates this weekend. Sounds like the party house is ready! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like "Little House on the Prairie," African style. You are relearning to simplify, like it or not - just keep telling yourself that it's good for the soul and will bring you closer to your goal of making a connection to the locals. I just went to a funeral and it wasn't nearly as much fun as the one you describe...alcohol and dancing sounds like the right way to celebrate life! Love the pics of your house, Martha.
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