I moved in with my host Family in early February. They are quite nice people and are committed to me learning Bemba so my mind is absolutely full, they quiz me 24/7. Paul, I can't find any Acacia trees cause there are none, they are in Kenya. Ryan, send me pictures of the kids / parents from the club, and any time updates.

So, lesson time 'Ba" this is like Mr. or Mrs. but alot more versatile. So BaDan works, it means respect . Like BaRyan,

BaGary, BaFjerstad also BaMayo-Mother, Batata-Father. It sounds really cool and a little rspect on top. Another fun thing I can ask somebody is how far away something is and they can say 8 kms or 8 clicks. So basically I can use clicks as a reference and not sound silly. Another great thing I can say is that I live in "the bush". Lately I have been eating 'aghima' its cross between grits and mash potatoes. Its like temba's bread, hopefully you all know what that is. You basically don't need to eat alot of it to fill you up, I dig it.

The next two months are going to be tough, I have 8 hours of training daily with 4 hours Language training, and 4 hours training in the market "tanga market" (Ltm) so I will be pooped.

They also give us Chlorine tablets to clean our water on occasion but it makes the water taste like a pool. so I do it all the time cause I miss the taste and smell of swimming, it reminds me of HOME. I miss all of you, but I miss "LOST" the most. I am thinking when the season is done Mom will send me a DVD of the season and I will find a DVD player somewhere in ZAMBIA.

 

 

 

 

17:00             Bike back to my Village, I am rated #1 Biker in Zambia, Go MTKA. 

 

Sometimes we stay in the local Village to play soccer and don't get back till 19:00.

 

Saturday's - It's only 4 hours of training in the mornings. Then we are free so that's cool.

Usually we go to Kitwe or just hangout.

 

Sunday's - This past Sunday was Kitwe, but from now on its FRISBEE DAY !

 

The genesis if ny new team came about on a unusally bright African night, the moon was out and you could see quite well. So I brought out my frisbee and I learned that a couple of my Zambian friends can play, sort of.

So, I am having my language teacher translate the rules into Bemba then on Sunday we are going to try and round-up enough guys to play. It will probably be about 7 on 7 with 2-3 Peace Corps on a side. So, I know I am here for education and I'll get to that but I am starting something I can feel it.

 

If you do not like Lord of the Rings or the  Incredibles... you do not need to read any further.

 

" I wish it need not have happened in my time" said Frodo.

"So do I said Gendalf and so do all who live to see such times. But this is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."    LORD OF THE RINGS

 

" There are somethings that it is better to begin than to refuse , even though the end may be dark"   L.O.T.R.

 

"Never look back Darling . It distracts from the now"  Edna Moles "The Incredibles"