Life in Zambia

Hello everybody,
Geez I have not sat at a computer in so long. Life is so great. Zambia is a great country. I just had my first language test in Bemba... I passed:) My host family consists of my Dad Kelvin, mom Mary and two brothers who are Thomas (who is 2) and Simon (who is 4). My family is pretty amazing. My mom gives me a bath every morning which means I take a bush bath. I get a bucket of hot water and shower in an encloser which is made from grass. I have mastered the task of going to the bathroom in a hole but haven't been brave enough to go at night. I have class 6 days a week, language in the morning for 4 hours then tech for 3 hours. Language is hard but it is fun. The food is interesting. I eat corn meal everyday with some relish what is mainly leaves of some sort. I have had chicken twice and fish twice. I am getting used to eating with my fingers and making a mess. Oh, I live in the middle of corn fields. Think of field of dreams...that is me. I sleep with crickets and lizards every night and wake up with even more mosquito bites. Zambia is sooo beautiful and the people are so nice. Peace Corps has told me that Zambia is one of the most if not the most rural country that volunteers go to which is interesting. I had my fist site visit awhile ago and the volunteer I stayed with was in the BUSH!!! Basically there wasnt a market or store for a good 100 km. You grow what you eat. It was a great experience but I dont think I want to live in such a rural site but we will see. I will find out soon.

Thank you BAILEY for all the letters
Thank you AUNTIE SHARRON, MOM, MAGGIE AND JENNY. You guys are great.

Communication is hard here. WE get one day off and all the stores are closed in the main city Kitwe. I was hoping to get some air grames which is the cheapest way to send letters but we were just told that ZAmbia isnt making then anymore. Everybody please stick with me!!

If you guys can please send snacks, soccer balls, crystal light and fun games for kids.

Miss you all and love ya.