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These photos do not tell a story. They are completely random, but the internet has been so rare that I haven’t been able to put up anything lately.
things that have happened that are worth mentioning:
1) soiree was a success
2) goat market, killing and eating (also a success)
3) slumber party with all of the girls from the school (including logo, soda and ice cream)
4) the photovoice project being done
things thats will happen:
1) henna today
2) segou trip on my last two days
3) pizza in bamako
life is good, and i will be home soon.
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The internet has been rare here lately, but I’m hoping to have at least a few chances to post after today. We went to the goat/sheep market today to pick up two goats for the students to study and then cook. I plan to take and put up photos of that, and there is a soiree tonight that should be amazing. If my camera will work in the dark, I will try to put up some photos of that as well. Love, -Eli
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Here are some of my favorite pictures that the kids took.
This project is turning out BEAUTIFULLY.
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I just got back from staying with friends in Bamako, so I wasn’t able to post for a bit. Since I spent the weekend away I’ve been busy, but I’m back with the kids now, and they are putting on a music festival today.
The pictures above are of my favorite street food and my horribly dirty feet. It’s a pretty good representation of my life at the moment.
I’ll try to write again tomorrow, and put up some of the pictures that the kids have been taking (they are beautiful), but it has all been a bit hectic lately.
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The trip over was uneventful. I spent far too long in New York, and far too long in Casablanca, (but the latter got us a hotel room for the 15 hour layover)
My phone has decided that it will not function, but the Malian phone is working fine, so I have no worries.
The plan so far is to do a photo voice project with the kids (only grades 3-9 this year) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoice
we start that project tomorrow, and hope to create a small movie and book with it in the end. Our other plans are mostly to go to the capital and possibly to Segou once again. I’m not sure of the plausibility of all of our travel plans, but we’re going to try to get to as many things as possible in our short stay. At the very least, I have the chance to live in Kati once again, and work with the kids.
(oh…and the peace corps volunteer has a dog. I am in love)
I’m back to being Bintou Berthe.
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I made it!
I’m still working on making my computer work (electronics and I have not been getting along so far), but I will post about my trip over and plans for my stay here later today.
For now, I am so happy to be back that I can barely wait to start my day.
-Eli
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and it comes to an end
I have decided to stop taking my camera around with me. I’m sure that having photos would be nice, but these last few days I have decided that it is easier to see things without looking through a lens.
This will be the last time that I write on this blog, as well, and I think I am going to put a summary of my final week instead of a photo of one thing:
Wine tour and tasting, Eating at Old Biscuit Mill (and other favorite places) for a final time, Facials with my friend Pieter, Comedy Show, Hiking Lions Head and Table Mountain, THANKS GIVING DINNER!!! and Packing
I’ll see you all soon.
Lots of love,
-Eli
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Bafana Bafana-USA soccer match!!!
Despite the shirt that I am wearing, I was very happy that the USA won the game. 1-0 (Go Us!)
Hope Sports are going well back home too,
-Eli
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Here is a very poorly taken photo of an amazing place; Eastern Bizarre The food is amazing (I have been somewhere between 20-25 times since I’ve been here, but I lost count) The portions are huge, and usually lead to leftovers (even for me) and they are some of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. One meal cost between 3 and 4 American dollars. It’s a beautiful thing. I have been working on a list of all of the things from there that I would like to try. I’m almost finished (again, I’m proud, but a little saddened) I’m home in a week and a half. -Elizabethu
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Last Saturday we held a talent show with all of the kids in Nyanga that we work with. It was amazing. I LOVE THEM (no matter how much i want to smack them)
It was the last major event I will be planning before I leave, and the last time that I will be working with them. It’s a weird mix of accomplishment and sadness at the end of trips. It’s hard to explain, but I think most people get that feeling when they finally finish things that they’ve been working on
Here is the lineup for the show:
1) Traditional Dance (which I did not video tape because my camera hated me that day)
2) Drama (not in my language, but people laughed)
3) Girls singing take a bow by Rihanna
4) A rap (also not in my language)
5) Poetry (WHICH I UNDERSTOOD!!)
6) Two traditional songs sung by some of the coolest kids I know
7) Traditional Drumming performance
8) Jive (which is what they call dances that aren’t traditional)
It was a good day, and I’m so relieved that it all worked out.
Lots of love, Eli
P.S. I get home in under two weeks…WEIRD!
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