BUSY, BUSY, BUSY

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY

Posting blogs has been complicated by (1) limited access to the Internet; and (2) very busy work schedules.

In addition to the other activities of last weekend (see blog for January 15), we had dinner in the home of one the medical doctors here. It was a very interesting evening. He phoned Saturday afternoon to tell us he would pick us up between 5 and 6 pm. He arrived (per the typical African clock) at 6:30 pm. Upon arriving at his home at 7 pm, we were served drinks (Coca and Fanta). The meal was served at 10:30 pm! By then, we were very hungry, but it was the wait. We had Mukeke fish from Lake Tanganika, as well as home-made “French fried” style potatoes, rice, peas, gravy and salads.

On Sunday, after church we were invited home by the Vibberts for dinner (we had pizza and green salad: more American-style). They then took us to the home of one HAU’s professors for an afternoon visit, where we were served a full (and the typical) Burundian dinner of “French fried” style potatoes, rice, gravy, peas, and salad, with chicken.

In addition to our busy teaching schedules, both Darlene and I have had a number of other meetings and conferences this week with various administrators and faculty on campus. Tonight Darlene is visiting a (large) clinic in the local brewery (which bottles pop as well beer), where one of my students is the head nurse.

Today was the mid-point in our 3-week courses of study. It seems like we have already been here at least 3 months! But we are conscious that out time in Africa is now winding down.

We are well, and enjoying our time here. Thanks for your prayers.