We move into our new place tomorrow and I am soooooo happy! We are going to move early in the morning and then run to the store, and then come back and unpack. Its Good Friday and the island is 85% Catholic so everything is going to close around noon.
So yesterday it rained really hard - it is the rainy season here, but it hasn't really rained that much. Anyway, ADRA's office is right near the bay and the storm came from the sea. It was really wild! The wind was crazy and then, a ton of rain just dumped for like 30 minutes, then it stopped! It was awesome! It happened again this morning around 4:30, but the rain lasted for a few hours and it wasn't as hard of a rain. Still, the heat has broken a little because of it, which is totally nice! But, the ground is all mud now. (There really aren't many nice sidewalks here and most of the roads are badly paved) And, now the mosquitos are out during the day! When I was outside in the afternoon yesterday playing with the kids, I got eaten up by bugs. I think I got like 6 bits in one afternoon, which is not alright with me! I had only gotten like 6 total so far, so now I know to be very careful after the rain.
Everyone says that the end of May, beginning of June until late August is the most beautiful time of the year here. It is the dry season, but the coolest weather wise. Apparently you do not need AC and there is always a wonderful breeze. I am just waiting for that!!! I am such a nasty mess here! And my hair....you have no idea! You will not see me in any photos for a long time, let me just tell you that now!
So as far as illness on the island, malaria is really not that prevalent in adults. The worst we may get is diarrea, but oh well, we have medicine for that. The thing to worry about is injury. There are not good clinics here and if something really bad happened, we would have to be transported to Guinea by a private plane (1500 Euros) and treated there. So, Jared and I bought a flash light and use it when we walk at night. There are crazy tree roots, broken side walks, sticks, holes and all other things to worry about when walking. I can just see one of us braking a leg and having to go to Guinea to be treated! That would suck, majorly! So we are being very careful and learning where the best sidewalks are and taking long ways just to be safe. As far as people, there really is no crime here. Its an island. If you do something, where are you going to go? Everyone knows everyone and is practically related, so its pretty safe. Since we are on the equator, the days are exactly 12 hours long. Sun up is 6:00 and sun down is 6:00. Its gets dark here really early, so the flash light is needed and its a good thing we feel safe walking at night. The area of town we live in is really nice too, so that's good.
Love you all!
Michelle
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