Friday, December 30, 2011

Little Dune Buggy...in the sand


Does anyone remember that song? It takes me back to a time when I wore a green apron and plastic gloves at Schlotzsky's deli...and that delivery car I drove with the giant light-up phone on top. (Ok, so I just had to YouTube Dune Buggy and Peaches--worth it. Take 5 minutes--it's like a time machine.)

Christmas in Niger was good, as far as a Christmas in Niger goes. It's not like you can really replicate Christmas at home, so I think it's best just to celebrate in completely different ways. Like, for example, on Christmas eve, you could try grilled meat, a keg, and dancing; and on Christmas day, jet skis, driving cars on sand dunes, and a hippie picnic as the sun goes down.

Our office has had off all week, which allowed for some wonderful Grand Marche shopping (hello fabric and sunglasses); several trips to, and a fight with, my tailor; a Twilight movie-fest (all 4, one night); and a head cold. I may try to go see a doctor today, mostly because I'm bored, and I think it will be a strange experience (it's sure to be no trip to the Peace Corps doctor Laurent).

Happy New Year! Sannun ku da sabon shekara! And happy anniversary to Judy and Bob!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Snow Flurries


When it's 90 degrees outside, it's kind of hard for a girl born and raised in Wisconsin to get into the Christmas spirit. But I get an A for effort.