10 June 2006

UGH.

So, I just lost a lengthy post, my second lost post on this blog.

Here's a summary:
-life in Harare is good, and I'm now feeling increasingly comfortable.
-TAC, my internship, is amazing and holistic, seeking to promote awareness of not only HIV/AIDS but also TB, gender-based violence, etc.
-I am the only white, non-Xhosa speaking person at TAC.
-In the last week, I've distributed condoms, TB literature, and picketed at a courthouse. It's been pretty crazy and a great learning experience.
-Bathing in a basin without running water is quite effective.
-'Mlungu' is a Xhosa word meaning "scum of the sea," and is used in reference to white people.
-Internet cafes are romanticised and overpriced, especially in the touristy parts of the city.

Erm, before I go broke:

sunrise from the steps of our home, Harare.

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