I read over that last post and I want to apologize for the horrible spelling/grammer. I have to go really fast because it cost money.
So, I have arrived in Bangangte! I am now living with my host family and have started my training. Living with this family has really plunged me into the actual reality of what my life is going to be like for the next two years. My family came and picked me up and the city hall and one of the first things that they said to me was "was thought that you were going to be a boy" because I guess that Brown is the name of a boy here...anyways...so that was a bit awkward, coupled with the fact that my french is STILL atrocious it has been a bit difficult.
My family is really nice though. It is a mom, dad, 18 year old girl, 16 year old boy, and then a 4 year old girl and a 1 year old girl. My first night with the family was expecially interesting. Firstly, they put like an entire fish on my plate to eat, and I had to eat it becuase it was just for me. Only the dad and I ate it. It is kind of awkward because I have been eating different stuff then the rest of the family, which is nice of them, but it kind of makes me feel guilty.
When I went to bed the 18 year old came with me and killed the cricked for me that was making noise in my room and then a lizard ran across the wall and I left out a little yelp and agian the girl got up and killed it for me. She's a sweetheart. The 16 year old asks me a lot of questions about what it is like in America and is good about helping me with my French. The 4 year old is scared of me. She just sits and stares at me. My first night she even came over and hesitantly touched my arm. That was pretty funny.
Bangangte is beautiful. It is higher in the mountains so it is not has hot as Yaounde. The roads are all really red so the green plants look amazing in contrast. Also, it is a weird mix of palm trees and pine trees. I will try to post some pictures later.
I am really liking Bangangte and my host family. It is also interesting to watch the family dynamics, which I will try to talk about later. (I dont have a ton of time right now).
IT is a bit of a culture shock, but I am adjusting. I am getting used to the cold showers or the cold bucket baths, the strange smell of my mosquito net and the food.
Bisous et au revoir,
Autumn
3 comments:
hey Ms. Brown (I wish I knew your first name),
it's about 3:00 am in Washington DC, I can't sleep. I decided to read a bit about my homeland that I miss so much (I moved to the US some 11 years ago); but anyway, I was amazed by your little story about your first night in Bangante, my beloved village. Yes, people are very nice. I like the story about the cricket and lizard.
Have fun.
Luke
I just came across your blog while searching info about my village. Bangante is a really nice place and the people there are hospitable. I am a native of that beautiful place but was born and raised in one of the English speaking parts of Cameroon. The sounds and sites are amazing. The quiet innocence of its inhabitants is worth noting as well. Don't worry, for the cricket and lizard were just trying to give you a warm welcome. By now you should be friends with them. Hahaha! Take you time and enjoy the hospitality that my beloved Homeland offers. Stay blessed.
Valery-Giscard
Los Angeles, CA
I just came across your blog while searching info about my village. Bangante is a really nice place and the people there are hospitable. I am a native of that beautiful place but was born and raised in one of the English speaking parts of Cameroon. The sounds and sites are amazing. The quiet innocence of its inhabitants is worth noting as well. Don't worry, for the cricket and lizard were just trying to give you a warm welcome. By now you should be friends with them. Hahaha! Take you time and enjoy the hospitality that my beloved Homeland offers. Stay blessed.
Valery-Giscard
Los Angeles, CA
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