Sitting on the roof reading, Mount Meru in front of us, cool bricks behind, a long Swahili book in front and warm smiles of surprised and pleasantly surprised passer-byers below when we greet them in Swahili.
I am staying with a new host family. Three of us were alone, and so for three weeks they put us all together. We are staying with two retired teachers and their 8 children, some of which are their actual grandchildren and others of whom are orphans. Living with teachers is amazing because they know just how to make sure you understand and to help us learn tons of Swahili! Plus, having that many kids around is a blast. We are planning a talent show for the weekend.
We have a kitten named Kashshe meaning trouble in Swahili. She is adorable, even though the Tanzanians don't think so and kick her away whenever she comes too near. She always climbs on my lap and sits and purrs, but she is also trouble. (: I walked into the room and found her swinging back and forth on my mosquito net, and she is very tricky at stealing food during meal times.
Baadaye! (Later!)
-Laura
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