I made it into Banjul yesterday. We spent a long time on the way- it took 28 hours from the time we got to the airport in Newark till the time we got off of the plane in Banjul. It is so exciting to be here! Last night we all went from the airport to the house we're staying in and had some pizza. So I know you can definately get pizza in The Gambia. It was really good and I got a good night of sleep. Today we had our first classes. We had a trip to the nurse where I got 2 shots and had a medical interview. The nurse was really nice. We toured the office here, opened bank accounts, and got cell phones. To the parents, I think I have devised the best system for us to call eachother, but my phone isn't activated quite yet. Maybe before you read this I will send you a message with my number, but I won't do that until my phone is active so it will be between now and a couple of days from now. It turns out that the phone was free and the minutes between all of us PC people are taken care of in some deal, so we are going to be able to keep track of eachother pretty easily.
So far it has been hot but not unbearably so. We got to have out language class outside today. That was nice. It is going to be difficult to learn a new language but I am really excited about it. At the beginning of next week we interview for our positions and it looks like I am going to know my position earlier than I thought. Can't wait :) The city isn't too busy. There are always people walking around and there have been goats roaming along the side of the road, so it's a bit different from 'ol Jackson, TN.
I know this post is a little scattered, but I am safe, I am well and I am having a good time.
Oh, and thanks for the comment(s) on the last post. I love to see them.
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Yay Lindsay!! I'm glad you finally made it!
ReplyDeleteHey Lindsay. So happy to hear that you made it there safely...finally, huh? That's a long trip! And, happy to hear that you had PIZZA!! Yay! If you like comments, I will comment on every post you put up, o.k.? I am praying for you and thinking about you lots. Be safe and update when you can. Love you Sweetie!
ReplyDeleteHey Linz,
ReplyDeleteA great meal and a good night sleep - Life's good, huh? Thanks for posting so quickly. It's really good to hear what's going on with you. Looking forward to hearing your voice. Love you!
Hey Thither,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you made it safely. I passed the good news on to our Jackson Mommy and sister. Glad you won't have to go without pizza. Maybe we can have it together over the phone sometime. Love and miss you freak.
Love, Thistle
Linz (my favorite niece living in Africa)-
ReplyDeleteWow, live goats? Not in pieces in a freezer? Pretty cool...
I'm glad you got there safely and have begun your great adventure at last. I'm looking forward to keeping up with you here. Don't forget to take pictures, OK?
Love, AB
Hi Lindsay! It's Jamie and Cathy and we are stalking you! So glad you made it. Jamie cries a lot at work, so I hear, now that you're gone. :( We look forward to reading about your adventures! Take care.
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