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| October 9, 2006 |
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Spring Showers
Its a rainy rainy week in Durban, and my seventeen pages of paper writing are finally done! There are only a few weeks left in the school year here in South Africa, and eveyone is gearing up for summer. Even the weather. The warmer it gets, the more bugs I find everywhere. From something that resembles a praying mantis in the kitchen, to the geckos on the wall, to the billions of long beaked birds flying around; spring has sprung. Its kind of a strange feeling knowing that summer has just ended back at home, and its just about to begin here. But I can't complain, Durban is pretty mild on the whole and I'm told it gets sweltering hot when summer is in full swing.
On another note, my food has been swiped for the third time. Food theft is quite an issue in the residences on campus. Its not the girls that live on my floor that steal, they are as sweet as pie (and they love to joke around with "Miss America"), I actually really enjoy hearing them go back and forth in Zulu. Its such a loud language! So charismatic and fun :) the girls try to teach me new words, but I'm afraid the clicks of the Zulu tounge get lost in my "soft" western mouth. Oh how I would appreciate a hot shower though. Aye. The comforts of home. I can't believe its only another couple of months left here, doesn't feel like its been nearly long enough.
Also, we got mixed up a bit on Point road the other night...um yeah no repeats please! My friend who has decided to move to Johannesburg rented a car to go interview there for some jobs, and we all went out to dinner in it a couple nights ago. One wrong turn and there we are in the worst neighborhood in Durban. As the cars next to us sped through the red lights, I suggested we follow suit. Thats NOT a road you want to stop on. Believe me!
Caught the blue balled monkeys in the mango tree behind my room too this week, they are so noisy! But I love to watch them jump around and be crazy. Ooh, my friends tell me lechee season is coming up, I've never had a fresh lechee (just the juice since I've been in South Africa) and I'm quite excited about this fact :)
More updates to come, got questions? I've got answers!
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Posted by Lauren at 03:39 PM | Permalink
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Lauren, I'm glad to see your eating well. Can you eat fruits and vegetables there too? Have you had any problems with the food? Just curious.
Love, Mom
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Posted by:
robin |
October 10, 2006 01:33 AM
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Hey Lauren! We sure have missed you, back in sunny Cali. I pray that you are enjoying this experience and soaking it all up and then some. And even though we get to see some of your movies and read your journals, I can't wait to hear these stories from you, firsthand. I miss you and can't wait to see you again!
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Posted by:
Amanda |
October 10, 2006 05:34 AM
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I am so excited for you and all your crazy adventures. You're amazing. I'm gearing up to bake you a cake... even though you won't be hear to eat it on your birthday... it's the thought that counts.. right? haha love you girl! Stay safe and keep your eyes on Jesus! :)
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Posted by:
Jessica |
October 12, 2006 05:45 AM
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Just had some fresh lychee here myself-- great stuff. Try it with ice cream if you can.
ooh good idea, thanks!
Lauren
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Posted by:
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October 12, 2006 12:50 PM
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