I missed my flight from Newark to London because the Greyhound bus was 1 hour 40 minutes late from Baltimore. And I thought transportation was reliable in the States. Paid my $100 and got on the next flight.
I had “elephant legs” when I arrived in Bujumbura…not a good thing especially since I had to take a 4 hour trip immediately up to Rwanda. Kept my legs up in the back of the World Relief vehicle the whole way and drank lots of water (thanks to Trina). Support hose is on my wish list.
Went out to see the lights of Bujumbura with Trina’s tennis buddies…two Burundian guys and another MPHer from the States working for Catholic Relief Charities. Thought I was telling them that I knew how to say “old, crazy woman” in Kirundi when I was actually saying “old farting women.” This is something Burundians don’t talk about…made me an instant hit with Claude and reminded me to pay attention to pronunciation.
I typed all day…in French! I was just transcribing, but I’m sure my French is improving. Needless to say it was all about diarrhea.
Used the rural latrine (you know the hole in the floor) and was so proud of bringing my own hand sanitizer and toilet paper in a Ziploc bag. Was eternally grateful for the nice man who asked if he could help me as I joined the group as he unwrapped my skirt that was hiked up to reveal my backside. Lovely.
As you can see, a lot goes on in the sidelines. I’m sure there’s more to tell, but it will have to wait!
4 comments:
Oh, good for you! TP and sanitizer. Brilliant!
Where is the picture of the backside? And just use your left hand and forget the sanitizer. And don't repeat those sayings from our childhood like "umusuzisazikazi" because it really is rude. Umusuzi is "fart", Umukazi is "crazy man", and the suffix "kazi" makes it feminine! Enjoy.
Now you tell me. Older brothers...hmph!
Really, Dan, I love following in your footsteps. Thanks for making so many friends. I'm a celebrity here...initially, at least. I can't wait until I go up country and get to live off Mom and Dad's fame for awhile.
You're welcome!
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