Small post. Answers to you!

I really just want to put a few random tidbits about my life out there to answer some of the questions i have recieved from home. Most of my classes are outside in insakas (essentially gazebos with thatched roofs). Children are called iwe and when they see a white person on a bike they usually a) run away and hide b) chase after you untill you stop on a dime which scares the daylights out of them or c) Yell 'how are you' over and over untill they cant see you. Speaking of bikes we all have to wear helmets and therefore get made fun of by all locals. We are required to take malaria profylaxives and were given nets to sleep under (no worries dad). It is the end of rainy season here and now its very hot. Cold season starts in june. When available we drink zambiam beer: mosi or castle (usually 4000 to 6000 kwacha. Exchange rate is about 4.7 k to 1 usd). I have yet to see any cool animals. Mainly chickens, dogs, cows, toads, and bugs. Bemba is a tough language but i did fairly well on my first assessment. Things i miss include my family, molli my dog, ice, and dairy products. I listen to BBC africa on my short wave radio. I have yet to see a trash can in this country. Open garbage pits are all the rage. My host sisters love to braid my hair because it is 'smooth'. And showing skin above the knee is very risque. Things i appreciate are emails and letters!