Sanibonani!

Jess writes:

Hey All!! Just a quick note to let everyone know that yes, we're alive!!! Adam and I are doing great! Quick update:

We are living at a homestay with MaChristine and PaJohannas in Machipe, just outside a larger town called Bhundu. We are learning SiSwati, a cousin-tongue of Zulu, and we're catching on fast!

It's SUPER hot here - about 32-34C every day... I think today we will spend some desperate Rand (dollars) for a fan!!!!

Training is going well and today we got to visit some primary and secondary schools to learn about the ways in which children learn about HIV/AIDS and interact with such discussions - it was great! I got some battle wounds from a dubious game of duck duck goose, but VERY worth it!!

Internet here is uber slow and we don't get into town often, so unfortunately we won't be able to update again soon... but PLEASE keep in touch by sending mail/emails so that we can hear what is going on. PS - The mail during PST has been pretty reliable, so feel free to send lots of letters... shameless plug, again!! Also, keep posting on facebook because we have some access to email via a PCT's blackberry and we LOVE to read the messages!! Again... shameless plug... ha ha!!

We love and miss you all tons - but please know that we are well and thoroughly enjoying the start to our African "honeymoon".... yeah for bucket baths!! So romantic!!

Okay, about to run out of time.... bye for now!!

Salani Kahle!!!