Hard Sun

Yesterday was Kristy's birthday, and 2 days before was one of our site mates, Mariam. We have been celebrating and relaxing quite a bit. It has been a good time all around. We were able to make: salad, fettuccine Alfredo with garlic cheese bread, peanut butter M&M cookies, pasta salad, pizza, and a cake! The food was fantastic!

Ramadan is over 1/2 over and school should start soon afterward. Kristy and I have accomplished a fantastic goal, we have acquired a house. We spent a bit of time moving some stuff in today and will keep on bringing stuff as the days tick by until its all at our new home. We plan on looking for at least one roommate to help us share the bills. We really think that with a bit of help there should not be too much of a pinch financially.

Our house is great! or will be when it has some maintenance done for it. We have 3 bedrooms, a salon, a kitchen, and 3 bathrooms! (only 1 really works right now) 2 of the bathrooms are attached to bedrooms. The room we are 99% sure we are going to take is on top of the house so we have a terrace too! Some of the other benefits of the house include being within 2 min walking to the lycee (high school) and around the corner from Matt. I know I know pictures are worth 1000 words but I just brought my camera to the house today and have yet to even take any pictures.

Update on the military stuff - apparently there was an attack on Mauritanian military where some soldiers have been killed, it really sucks that these peaceful people that have opened the lives and communities to us have had to endure this violence thrust upon them. This tragic event happened on the exact opposite end of the country from Kristy and I. We are safe, and happy, don't worry. Much like the coup I have seen no changes. If you would like to pine over this latest development feel free to check the sidebar of my blog and there are some ominous sounding articles on the right hand side, but once again know we are safe and vigilant.