Back in business

After a few unfortunate circumstances in my village I have moved to the second largest city in Mauritania, Kiffa. I joke that now I'm a 'big city girl' not only soaking up the Sahara sun but also amenities- running water and electricity! I seriously couldn't be happier. Although these are both flaky during the hot season, I will survive. Since I had to move at end of the school year I don't have my own classes. I am co-teaching with one of the Mauritanian teachers at the Middle school with one of his classes of 70+ girls. I wont even begin explaining that- not yet at least.

The other day I was walking around my neighborhood greeting a few boutique owners and an elderly woman began flagging me down and I immediately thought that she was mistaking me for someone else since I have been told that all Americans look the same. She asked me if George Bush was my brother because we look exactly alike...hmm, thank you?hah. I was relieved that she didn't want anything else.. not even a religious talk? Surprising.

Everything is going well. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my dear friend Jane in June- my year anniversary in Africa. We will not be visiting Mauritania for obvious reasons but instead traveling through Senegal and The Gambia. Miss you all. I will try to be more consistent with the posts. Love