In Malabo

Not Malibu... as my dad suggested. California would be a lot different than what I have experienced so far. Getting my luggage and going through customs was very interesting and sweaty. The plane ride toMalabo was nice, especially since Cait and I met a friend who helped us with our Spanish for about 2-3 hours. I was a lot better than expected. And say goodbye to my shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. I'm so glad I'm living with 3 other girls.

the house is a lot bigger than I expected, its really nice and has some air conditioning in some of the bed rooms. It ended up that Cait and I got one room and Bina and Sarah got another since the bunk beds were a little sketchy. Poor Tristan has to use a fan, but he gets his own room.

After getting a much need shower, I tried getting internet, failed getting internet, and then went to bed. We had a meeting today ,went out into town to get money exchanged and go see the schoool. Walking there was very interesting and reminded me alot like Tijuana. I'm glad I went on that trip, cause I honestly don't know how well I would have handled it without the Mexican experience. Having to see the poverty but not being able to empathize is challenging for me. there is no way I can ever ever understand, but I want to, but I know I can't.

Cait found a cathedral and mass times, so we are going to head over there tomorrow, but right now I just want to sleep, stupid jetlag. We are going out to eat tonight and such so hopefully I won't pass out from exhaustion.

So far so good, this is probably going to be my last blog before Moka, since we are leaving on Sunday. If something huge and exciting happens, I'll let you all know.

Peace and Love,

Amanda


P.S. 406 girls -Did you listen to the CD,let me know on facebook

P.S.S Happy Birthday dad and Sarah tomorrow!

Hello from Madrid!!!

Cait and I are safe and sound after flying from JFK to Madrid. We have to pay for internet so I have to have a short update. The flight wasn't too bad, the food actually pretty good. Security in JFK went a lot quicker then expected, even though I had to convince them that, no, I don't need a VISA. Everyone has been friendly so far.. Off to take random pictures and play UNO for 6 hours.

I'll write more once we get to Malabo and have internet




Amanda

9 more days.....

and am I ready? Yea you would think that I would be super organized and ready to go... yea that's not happening. I am supposed to go with Mom to Target later today to get the rest of my stuff, then I should be good with clothes , food, medicine and such.

I really wish I wrote a scientific paper before, I would feel A LOT better writing about African squirrels if I had experience writing about any animals. But such is life.


Sorry this is so short, but really not that much going on, but Kellie really wanted an update.


-Amanda


P.S. If anyone can think of people that I need to send this to but horribly forgot, could you let me know? Thanks.