Limited work, so far. We are supposed to not work in the first 3 months, as community entry time, but my supervisor doesn't really get the concept. I don't know how else to explain it and, frankly, I'm tired of trying. I feel better when I am out in the field, anyhow. Martin and I are taking it easy, going to meet the women's groups and orphans that I'll be working with. So, really, that's community entry, right?
I'm in Kakamega right now, a city an hour and some north of Kisa. The internet is fast, the market was good, and the SecurCorp had my bike. I tell people here that I am getting a bike, so they look at me, shocked and ask, you know how to ride?? Yes, I tell them. Then they laugh! Why, exactly, is that funny? And, really, why on earth would I be getting a bike if I didn't know how to ride it?? Come on. This is Not the place to learn!!
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Welcome to your new home. Will you be able to use the internet often? Is the NMU address working? Did you name the bats? Is Martin another PCV or your translator? You may know how to ride the bike, but can you find your way back home? xoxox
I don't know how often I'll be at internet. There's a town nearby, that I've been promised a trip to for ages now. They are supposed to have it at their Posta. Or Chavakali, where I think I will be most Weds, for market.
NMU is mostly working, as I seem to be recieving, but can't always access.
Havent named the bats, as I don't see them, only hear them. But dang, they can be noisy!!
Martin is my counterpart, a volunteer with ASDP, a neighbor and a real nice guy. He translates for me, helps me to get around and is quite useful in general.
And yea, actually, I DID find my way home!! Although, to be honest, I was cursing the roads, heat and people the whole way.
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