Wow, what a crazy transition it has been coming to Mauritania. I have never really been a poetic person, so I will do my best to describe things here....
Perhaps one of my favorite adjustments has been the ambient noises that accompany the day and night. All over Rosso and Africa, farm animals pretty much roam the streets. People let their goats, horses, donkeys, roosters, and the occasional camel go everywhere. They're pretty much silent during the day, just going about their business, which mostly consists of eating trash and pooping. Not really a pretty sight honestly.
For some reason though, when the sun goes down, these animals go no nuts!! lol The donekys all sounnd like their being beaten or something (maybe they are?) The goats attack one another, along with the stray cats and dogs. The roosters wake up at 5am to cock a doodle doo. The horses are cool... lol
Other ambeint noises at night would be the loud rap music that can be heard through out the night, which is cool, reminds me of home... :-) Also, the crying of our neighbor's children. (I think she might have like 20!) My family doesn't really care for them lol.. Then when people do have TVs, they keep them loud. African cities at night are way louder than I ever anticipated.
During the day, the sound of children playing is what you here whenever your off the main streets. On the main streets, the sounds of the market is what rules the air. People all shouting over one another trying to get your attention or arguing over a price. Its basically controlled chaos and I use the term controlled lightly lol.
Other than the noises, it is truly wonderful to be around such kind people. The Mauritanians in general are so incredibly kind. Makes me happy that "random acts of kindness" can be found anywhere.
African Random Act of Kindness: Purchased 2 kilos of mangos for my family after we had lunch. :-) They were absolutly delicious.....
**Still working on the photo thing. Should be able to post them soon, once i get back to the center for a bit
Matematika 31/3hri +5jam brp jam
10 months ago
3 comments:
Hey Eric,
wir lieben Deine Seite und verfolgen Deinen Blog mit grosser Spannung! Wir denken an Dich und freuen uns auf den naechsten Eintrag!
Viele Kuesse T, T & A
Eric,
It's nice to read your posting. Sounds like you're adjusting quite well. Sitting here with Kate. We miss you and think of you often. Take care.
JB
it's because the donkeys see the spirit world and cry for the ghosts!
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