There are moments when I think to myself, "This country sure is funny." This isn't going to be some in depth insight as to why this country has some funny quirks, I just wanted to mention what happened today. I woke up to "Boom, Boom, Boom" and "We're Going to Ibiza" by the Venga Boys this morning at full blast. What? The Venga Boys? And this was being played by a 25-year-old soldier...They listen to plenty of American music here, but that one really caught me by surprise. Life's daily occurrences really can be entertaining.
On an awesome note, the last of the stoves was constructed yesterday! Well, that's a lie. There are three stoves that are still going to be made, but the families have all of the materials and are waiting to make the stoves (they want to build a new house first or whatever the reason). But they are going to coordinate the construction. So as I write, my community has 62 fuel-efficient stoves with chimneys. Success. And lots and lots of thanks to everyone who managed to help me out with the project. All that is left are a few house visits to check on maintenance and one last meeting to hold about tree planting. Huge sigh of relief.
I probably won't be reporting in for a while. I've got a couple of busy days here at my site before I head off to meet a friend at the airport and do some traveling with her and Carol! (So excited!) Then I'll have a couple of days back in my site when the stove NGO will be coming up with American counterparts to see the stoves in action. Then I have a regional meeting and then I head to Washington, D.C. for a burial, a bridal shower, a White House tour, and a trip to Whole Foods! And of course to see family. Once I get back I have a day at my site then I'll go to a business training with a few community counterparts. Busy, busy, busy. And then I'll have four months left. Hang on 'cause time is flying now.
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