Things - Attempt #2

Apparently our most recent post had some formatting issues...


We are back at the training center and will remain here until we move to our permanent site on April 13th. Our internet connection is touch and go on a good day. We will try our best to keep you all posted.


In the past three days -
We named a baby that was born on the same day as our farewell party in our homestay village. Her name is Miriam, one of the only names in Mali that is found in Ameriki as well


We are now the proud owners of custom tailored authentic Malian clothing to wear at our volunteer swearing in ceremony. Fashion shoot photos to come...


George was able to satisfy his curiosity about what he would look like if he shaved his head. It was a once in a lifetime decision.


THINGS part deux (or part fila as we would say in Bambara)

Things you can find at the market -
Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers, Garlic
Bananas, Lemons, Mangoes, sometimes Papayas and Pineapples
Goat heads
No Fear T-shirts (circa 1997)

Things you can put on top of a bus -
Lazy Boy style arm chairs
Bicycles
Chickens
Goats
Large bags of grain/rice/etc
People

Things used to transport people from point A to B -
- Donkey Carts
- Moto taxis--basically a large motor-tricycle with covered benches strapped on the back. Holds 6-8 people. Price for a ride in Segou = 100 CFA ($0.20 USD)
- Coach Busses that were retired from service in other countries 30 years ago, yet are still "operational" here

Things you can buy at a bus stop from out the window without getting off the bus -

Cold Coke, Bottled Water
Other beverages in reused plastic Coke/Water bottles
Eggs
Cornmeal Cupcakes
Root Vegetables
Plastic sachees of water--including one branded "Eau Bama"
Papaya slices
Hot Tea (but you have to give the glass back before the bus drives away)
Apples
Baguettes

Things that...
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