I spent the whole day yesterday with my host mummy harvesting the maize so it can be milled for making ugali. My family grow all their own maize and yesterday we started harvesting the crop which should last the family for the whole year. We sat outside with the elderly neighbour who was helping in return for some lunch. Her name is Jola and due to her 'old' she is becoming a little senile. She kept chattering on to me in Kihaya and didn't seem to mind at all that I couldn't understand a word she was saying. My host mummy translated some and the general concept was that she was in love with me. I also took out my mummy's hair extensions and she was very impressed with my skills. I am really going to miss simple days like this where hours can pass just doing one task and there being no rush to complete it.
This morning I got up early to see the sunrise, it was truly beautiful and a moment I am going to cherish.
Sunrise in my garden:
Today I am taking my host mummy, host daddy and Mkiale out to Bukoba for a meal. I'm taking them to a place called victorious perch which is famous with the locals for its fresh lake fish. We are all dressed up and excited. Also planning to Skype with my family in the uk so that both families can be introduced! I'm so excited for this!
Corn harvest and fixing mamas hair:
I love this picture:
Jola showing how to harvest corn -
Rasheed contemplating how much there still is to do:
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