January 18th 2014
Today we took a bus taxi to a far small town out of
mbale to paint a well continent map at the kids school. First we played games
with the kids in the town, they all just kept coming! We taught them duck duck
goose, boom chick boom, hide and seek then they taught us 2 songs, one about
America and the other was "math math" with a little dance. We took
pictures and videos and the kids just loved it they all wanted to show off and
be in the pictures/videos. They all want to be near you, hold your hands, hug
you, have you pick them up and hold them. I had a few favorites that wouldn't
leave my side, i loved it. Got a couple marriage proposals and lots of
attention from the men here, on our scavenger hunt on the way back a man as he
stares at my butt yells "money money money!" and claps his hands. So
funny!
The people here are so willing to help and give
service. Daniel, the casa painter is going to paint me an elephant to take
home. Tried some jackfruit, weird texture but I like the taste. LOVE the
pineapple and watermelons. So hot still sweat like a pig but slowly starting to
get used to it. Tomorrow we ride the Nile!
Heard a great quote from one of the men here, "You don't need
a lot to do something (good)"
Painting sounds very fun to me. I'd want to do polka dots, and all sorts of fun stuff too. It would be fun to paint walls in orphanages too. kids have always loved you. you are a fun girl, fun babysitter, fun friend. Im not at all surprised they stick to you like a magnet!
ReplyDeleteeat some pineapple and watermelon for me :(