Sawubona!
Who would have thought I'd be here again the very next day. As it turns out we never made it to the store yesterday. After driving around town for an hour and seeing a sign that read, Pick n Pay 450 m, we still couldn't find it. All of us were tired and hungry though, and the store was closing in 15 minutes (everything here closes at 7) so we gave up. We stopped at a small store though and got enough to make a meal for the five of us for the night. Yes, I forgot yesterday that we were getting yet another Dutch room mate who comes and goes because she works at L'abri in the bush. (I remain the only male in the house though.) Anyway her name is Maya and today she, Aerin and I have gone out to do the shopping at a store within walking distance of our house. The same store which I stopped at yesterday. Because it is nearby to this internet cafe, and because the two ladies needed to use the internet today we stopped here. Anne and Rose, our other roommates are at work until 3. Aerin and I are cooking tonight but we haven't decided what yet. It is probably going to be between chicken French and Chicken Alfredo.
The past couple days have been chilly and rainy. Well today it hasn't rained yet but it is completely overcast. Since the rain has stopped however, we have had our first opportunity to see some of the local wild life. There are these birds about the size of a pelican with a long narrow beak that appear to be the source of the morning wooping that wakes us up everymorning. Then there are these smaller birds with white squares under their wings and very yellow beaks and legs. They are also very loud. I am told there are monkies here but i have yet to see any.
Tomorrow we are going to a Braai (BBQ) at our project coordinator's house out in the country. We will meet the volunteers from Durban there. That should be a fun little party. Monday we start work at a drop in center. I am both nervous to start the new job and excited to meet all the kids.
That is about all I've got for now. Hope all of you back in the states are doing well. I'm feeling a little home sick for everyone but I must say I really love it hear. At the moment, I can picture myself wanting to move back here on a more permanant basis but I'm gonna need to make it through these next nine months first. Talk to you later.
8 comments:
Awee Cullen I'm glad you like it there and it sounds really fun...I wish i could visit you. I hope you get another guy in the house haha. I'm prolly gonna visit your mom next week before I go to old forge....So I take it that it's rather warm there, in that case i envy you !!!...miss ya <3
It's really good to hear from you cullen! I saw Hope in church today and thought I'd check to see if you had a new post yet, and sounds like everything is going very well. Look forward to hearing from you again! Give Aerin my best.
-D. DuBois
Well dear, it sounds as though everything is of to a fantastic start!! Covenant Signers sang in church today and it made us all miss you like crazy. Good luck with your first day of work. I'm so pleased you're happy on your amazing adventure. Say hey to Aerin for me. Love, Lauren
How was the Braai? Did you meet any male volunteers from Durbin at the Braai? Get the names of those birds you keep seeing so that we can look them up. I can't wait to hear about your first day on the job! I finally got around to making the pumpkin muffins you love. Sorry you missed them. I your share to Bryan. If you want the recipe let me know and I'll send it. Love, Mom
Hey Cullen. We're so glad to be able to read your blogs! Your Dad is missing you a lot. We've been reading the newspapers (Witness & Daily News) every day and keeping track of your weather. Can you mail us a 'snail mail' address for you? I think some of the birds there are called pippits. This is going to be an exciting adventure for everyone! Love from Marsha & Dad
Hey Cullen! We're anxious to hear about your first few days on the job! What kinda stuff are you doing? How was the BBQ? Hi to Aerin, too
--Mom and Ken
Hi Cullen - It's me, Lisa, one of the Snyfen sisters - mother of Josh and Rachel. Haven't seen you since Uncle Marty set up the Montana trip but I've been keeping tabs on you as all us adults do... Did you know that Rachel had a crush on you at age 7? when we were at the South Dakota reunion...so you are very well prepared for all the female attention in your household. Good to read about your activities. Know that you are not alone even with friends in Colorado! lisa
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