So it is Holiday time for the little munchkins. we didn't think many of them were going home but it turned out most of them were. I walked one of the older girls home today. It was very interesting to see where they live. This girl had a one room house made of wood that she share's with her 2 brothers 2 sisters and her mother. She has an out house, a cow, and a few chickens. I asked the coordinator if they kids get excited to go home and her response was interesting. she said that of course they want to see their families but they have so much more opportunities for things at Peace Matunda in the orphanage. she said some of the kids will eat maybe once a day. They will be crammed in their house with many family members. At Peace Matunda they get fed 3 meals a day, they have their own bed and can play with the other children. It is interesting to think about. I should clarify that their are only 2 actual "orphans" according to the U.S. (kids with no parents). The rest of the orphans at the school have family but they are to poor to care for them so the stay with us! The kids who stay at the orphanage (Amanai House) are amazing. The older girls and boys cook and clean a lot. They could be in the middle of a movie or playing and as soon as they are called to do chores they hop right up, without whining or complaining, and do what they are supposed to. It's awesome.
It is such a bummer that their are only a few kids left to be with but the children in Standard 4 class (10-12 yr olds) have school in the morning. I am going to go help and see what goes on in their class. We might take them on a field trip to the museum in Arusha. Otherwise we will be having a lot of intimate field trips with them. Its all good.
Interesting Fact: tanzanians start their day at 6. So 7 am is 1am- 8am is 2- 9am is 3am and so on. totally confused me a few times.
I had wine here!!! Jeni, the volunteer coordinator, was bumming all the kids left and we got to talking about wine so....we had a wine night. It is not very common here but we managed to get some decent wine and it was delicious. I miss vino.
We took the older girls and boys and went to the Tangeru market on Saturday. We bought them some sodas and wandered around the market. I bought more fabric OBVI!! It is all so beautiful and sooo cheap I can't resist. Plus, the tailor was coming and I needed some fabric for a few dresses she is going to make and for so cheap.
All is well here. I absolutely love it and wish I was staying longer but I will be out of money :(
Miss you all. Hope everyone is super duper! :)
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