I slept like a breast

Things are different in Burundi. Sometimes there are power surges that surge protectors don't stop...then all of the computer chargers instantaneously break. That happened. Bummer. But we are learning how to cope with the technical difficulties and are still working away to get Gitega International Academy up and running.

Barack Obama has lots of stores in Burundi. Freddy says, "Yes, he's a very rich man!" People here will sell anything with his name on it...even bubble gum!

If you slept well the previous night, you don't say "I slept like a log," "I slept like a rock," or "I slept like a baby." Rather, in Burundi, you say "I slept like a breast." Interesting...

Speaking of which, for ladies to be dressed decently, it doesn't matter how much of their upper body is covered up. Guys here are apparently extremely attracted to knees and ankles, so this is why ladies wear long skirts to cover up...can't say an ankle has ever caused me to do a double take...

The beach here is nice!

Memorial for 100 kids that were burned alive in the Genocide. The writing says "May this never happen again!"

Holding the cute little impene (goat) that Tyler Heights Elem donated

I played volleyball on the beach last weekend and one of the guys referred to me as "fried chicken." I was a bit confused at first, but then I realized that I was wearing my Kentucky t-shirt that my lovely girlfriend's family gave me. 

Speaking of which, this past week was my 1 year anniversary of dating Sarah. It was sad to not be with her, but I took a picture on the top of a mountain I climbed and pretended she was with me. Even though it's tough with communication, it's great to write letters back and forth. We're also studying a book of the Bible together, which has been very nice.

I saw Burundian drummers for the 1st time this week. The rhythms are amazing and are intensely powerful. It almost feels like the beat is kicking you in the chest. They dance and play the ridiculously heavy drums while they are balanced on their head. These guys are crazy talented!

After work in Africa, I don't watch TV or use the computer. I either read, play football (soccer), play cards, other games, or I teach the sport of lacrosse to Burundians. Here is a picture of the first Burundian to EVER play lacrosse!

I'll put pictures of this up soon, but we had a ridiculous visit to the zoo. We fed guinea pigs to a leopard and a crocodile. The zookeeper put deadly vipers on the ground less than 10 feet away from us, and we fed a chimpanzee tea. JD gave the chimp his mug and we watched it try to figure out how to unscrew the mug. It took him a few minutes, but then he thoroughly enjoyed the tea. Oh yeah, and I grabbed the tail of a 12 foot crocodile.

Lastly, here is the trailer for the Bike for Burundi book. It will be available for order in about a week.