The most difficult part of life in Zambia is eating nseama. (very thick porridge) Its the staple food and Zambian's love it so I will have to get over it soon. I prefer rice or pasta.
There is not much variety in the food cooked in the village and Zambian's are very happy to eat the same thing everyday. They are very greatness for every little bit they have and they eat food regardless of taste because they know many people go without.
I cook foods for my host mom like homemade tomato sauce and french toast and most recently ebony's version on tuna helper. So the food is getting better because my host mom is a fast learner.
Free time has been rare. Monday- Friday we are in training from 8/9am -4/5pm, after that i bike home, take a bath, help make dinner, eat, hang out with the family and chill out for a bit until i pass out. I'm usually fast asleep by 10 because there isn't much to do after the sun goes down.
Saturday mornings we have language 8-12 and then the rest of the day is our time. I've spent my Saturday afternoon's doing laundry and chores around the compound. everything takes a lot longer with out electricity do the afternoon flies by.
Traveling is allowed after training and community entry is over in December. We have a few "no-no countries" but for the most part Africa will be my playground.
so far my list is Zanzibar, Malawi, Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique and Kenya.
The people of Zambia are very friendly and warm. I feel at home in my village and the thought of moving to Eastern in October makes a little sad.
My Post!
Village: Mumbi
District: Petauke
Province: Eastern
Language: Nyanja
I will be 1st generation I am 3hours from Lusaka
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Put South Africa on your list! Table mountain in Cape Town is a must see!
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