Today I experienced a death! As I was setting up chairs in the classroom this morning my students pointed out that there was a lizard, about seven inches in length, in the back of the room. Three of the students went outside and got little twigs to try and push it out the door so I figured they were taking care of it and I could keep setting up for the day. Once I had set up the classroom I walked outside to see the children with rocks in their hand standing over a smashed lizard body. The students decided that once the lizard was outside they should just kill it with rocks which surprises me since they catch bugs for pets. Once this disaster was over things went much better and they actually listened while I tried to teach them. We counted noodles today and then put them on a string to make a necklace.
Once I got back home we had a cultural lessons and learned how to carry things on our head. The women walk through the streets caring large buckets of water from the stream back to their homes. I was not brave enough to carry the bucket of water because I did not want to soak myself but I did try to carry the bananas. They took a whole big thing of bananas on the stem from the tree and balanced them on my head. I wasn't good enough to walk with no hands like the women here do but I did manage to just hold on with one hand. I was impressed and I think have a new skill to add to my resume. Well it is 8:30 here and no lie I think I am going to bed. Talk to you all later.
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So now we can call you banana head.
ReplyDeleteWell you will be glad to hear that your things in the garage have their on little home now. I built a storage platform up in the rafters for them. I'm sure you will be glad to know they are up and safe and sound.
A little news with the cars. Looks like Mark Wilkerson and I are going to go into a partnership. Build a building over on two acres just off of Fitzhugh rd and 290 where we can store and restore the cars.
Everybody is good and we miss you a whole bunch.
Grant, the peas have already grown to the top of the trellis that you built so you need to come back and I guess raise them about another 4 feet.
Can you carry me around on your head???
ReplyDeleteI am glad you and the kids got to make the coveted noodle necklaces, probably the coolest project in art class, EVER! I will be sure to alert Bobby that your resume has been updated to chiquita banana lady status!
How soon do these peas need medical attention? Are we talking super bowl weekend? As long as there is collateral snacks and beer I might be interested in indentured servitude for a couple of hours...
Be glad it was the lizard that they were stoning! You are an awesome chick to take on such an adventure. I am envious. I so love reading your blog. Thanks for taking the time to include us on your adventure. Love
ReplyDeleteDon't tell you Dad that you learned how to do this. You will be carrying car parts in a basket on your head! Love you
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud today! I needed to hear that. I agree with Pretty Penny, I love reading this. I too miss you and want you back in the states but I am so proud of you and excited for your adventure. Next time take me along.
ReplyDeleteThe lizard is hilarious! At least they killed a lizard and not a snake! I hope you are taking pictures!!
PS.. it might help to learn how to drink and walk first before you tackle no hands with a banana on your head!!!
Umm...so I think we can all concur on this idea, if you can come home and carry a tray of brews from the counter, up the ramp, and past the pool tables at the Chicken, that is when we will all be impressed. Until such time, keep practicing.
ReplyDeleteAnd as a former child heathen, I see nothing wrong with the killing of innocent creatures. Good to see you are fostering such an adventurous nature in the little children of the world.
That is quite an interesting tale...these students are no different than the students that I teach. I find it amazing that the students of the world share so many differences...and so many similarities. I want to hear about the wildlife as much as possible when you return! Be safe and Gig Em Aggies!
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