Hello from Kara

Hi Everyone,

We are still in Kara, unlike what we expected. We found out that we came to Kara a few days earlier than expected--because of a miscommunication that happened beforehand. However, it wasn't a problem. We are just staying here until Wednesday. Here in Kara, we have been partnering with a church here that just started in October. We have been staying at a house with the pastor, a university student, and an American missionary, who works on community development. It has been nice to stay with an American. We have enjoyed the chance this gives us to watch movies, the first time in quite awhile. The only issue is picking movies that we will all enjoy. Sometimes, I just read instead--that is the other thing it has been nice to have things to read in English!! Books and old Newsweeks! I am reading Pride and Prejudice and Forrest Gump. I have had several good, long conversations with Prosper. It is fun to compare our perspectives on the culture.

We have done two programs in Kara since we came early. We didn't have any program for the first two days. We played for church too. Wednesday, we will travel to Dapaong, which is north of here. The food we have had here is pretty good, but not enough meat and dairy. A lot of rice, spaghetti, and fruit; I really enjoy some of the sauces.

Today is our day off. Prosper and I visited the Congressional Palace here in Kara. It is where the Congress meets, but they are not in session now. We walked around insided then were guided through a small museum, where they had art and traditional artifacts from villages surrounding Kara. It was very interesting.

News is hard to come by here. I really miss knowing what is going on in the world.


Peace,

Tiffany