The past couple of days have been better than the first. I'm finally settling in and getting over jet lag. I thought I was ok but then it would just rush up on me how tired I was. Sleeping in a bit this morning really helped. When I sleep at night my bed is covered by a mosquito net. I was informed that the Malaria mosquitoes like to bite between 11 at night and 6 in the morning.

I find myself really enjoying the weather more. I come to appreciate the heat which is somewhat strange to me but that's how God works. I even went for a run in the park with Laurie, trying to dodge bikers, cars, other runners, and even horses. There are so many people here. Driving is INSANE! Most people drive on the right.... but really you just drive. There are cars that will try to pass you on the left as you're turning left. Cars don't really car about pedestrians and pedestrians don't really care about cars. Mom, you would probably have a heart attack =).

Earlier, Laurie and I went to the market. It's very similar to a flea market, except the market is on the median of a street and you better hold your bag and not be scared of people. Thankfully Laurie was able to help me bargain with a vendor and I was able to get two "ponyas" for 7000 cfs (about $6). Ponyas are basically skirt wraps. The girls that go to Dakar Academy have to wear them over their shorts from there house to the school. They make good work skirts too. The plan is to wear African clothes on the days that I have to work at the deaf school. It is across town and I need to try to fit in as much as possible.

In about an hour the family will head up to DA to go to the fine arts festival put on by the kids. Annieo has some pieces in there and most of the kids here are wonderful artists. It should be great to see what else is there and meet some more of the families.

Until next time!