Monday, January 16, 2006
"Malapua"- dog in Makua
Hello,
Sorry this is gonna be a short entry. Just wanted to let everyone know that Paul and I got a dog! He's all black, except for his white paws. As of now we call him Bacchus, but we're still deciding. He's sorta well-behaved, but still needs training. It's funny, he's not avery big dog but everyone is scared of him (when we walk him in the street, people avoid us and cross to other side!!). ANyhow, we'll let you know how it works out.
Another quick little story. Two days ago we went with our landlord to get water (just to keep him company, and check out the place). So we drive off with the pickup truck full of huge empty plastic containers, and a couple of guys to carry the water. We go farther and farther into the mato, and reach a tap in the middle of nowhere. There were about 100 people trying to get water, almostfighting to reach the tap. Meanwhile, water is spilling everywhere (beause people are pushing their way in), so people are slipping on the mud (with 20liters of water on their head!). Man, you forgot that you were in a drought with so much water around. In any case, Sausau (our landlord) drives thru the mud (gets caught, but the guys push him out), and starts filling up his water containers. After about 30 min, we're ready to leave, except that with sooooo much weight in the truck, there is no way to get out of the mud. Sooo, he calls 15 more guys to help him out of the mud. No use, the car is so heavy, it doesnt really move. Sooo, they empty one of the containers (300 liters wasted). Still no use. They take out the other containers (but keep thewater this time), but still no use. Eventually, the truck is completey empty, and after an hour of "chovar" (pushing) the truck is free. Then, they have to carry the water containers back into the car, and wash off the mud. A fight almost broke out when Sausau gave them 4dollars for their help, and ended up giving them 4 more (i think he got a little scared). EVentually, after another hour, we head on back out. Then, he took us out for beers, i think he felt bad that we had towait all that time, but it was actually very interesting.
Aight, one more thing. I'm a little worried because Paul got a bill for his school loans and I havent. I can remember what address i gave them, but i thought it was Laingsburg, but it couldve been Madison. Has anyone gotten a bill???? Please let me know, ireally dont wanna go back in two years, and havea warrant for my arrest waiting for me! THanks!
IHope you are all well andhealthy,
Love,
Eli
Sorry this is gonna be a short entry. Just wanted to let everyone know that Paul and I got a dog! He's all black, except for his white paws. As of now we call him Bacchus, but we're still deciding. He's sorta well-behaved, but still needs training. It's funny, he's not avery big dog but everyone is scared of him (when we walk him in the street, people avoid us and cross to other side!!). ANyhow, we'll let you know how it works out.
Another quick little story. Two days ago we went with our landlord to get water (just to keep him company, and check out the place). So we drive off with the pickup truck full of huge empty plastic containers, and a couple of guys to carry the water. We go farther and farther into the mato, and reach a tap in the middle of nowhere. There were about 100 people trying to get water, almostfighting to reach the tap. Meanwhile, water is spilling everywhere (beause people are pushing their way in), so people are slipping on the mud (with 20liters of water on their head!). Man, you forgot that you were in a drought with so much water around. In any case, Sausau (our landlord) drives thru the mud (gets caught, but the guys push him out), and starts filling up his water containers. After about 30 min, we're ready to leave, except that with sooooo much weight in the truck, there is no way to get out of the mud. Sooo, he calls 15 more guys to help him out of the mud. No use, the car is so heavy, it doesnt really move. Sooo, they empty one of the containers (300 liters wasted). Still no use. They take out the other containers (but keep thewater this time), but still no use. Eventually, the truck is completey empty, and after an hour of "chovar" (pushing) the truck is free. Then, they have to carry the water containers back into the car, and wash off the mud. A fight almost broke out when Sausau gave them 4dollars for their help, and ended up giving them 4 more (i think he got a little scared). EVentually, after another hour, we head on back out. Then, he took us out for beers, i think he felt bad that we had towait all that time, but it was actually very interesting.
Aight, one more thing. I'm a little worried because Paul got a bill for his school loans and I havent. I can remember what address i gave them, but i thought it was Laingsburg, but it couldve been Madison. Has anyone gotten a bill???? Please let me know, ireally dont wanna go back in two years, and havea warrant for my arrest waiting for me! THanks!
IHope you are all well andhealthy,
Love,
Eli
# posted by Paul and Eli @ 4:42 AM 
