So, I have arrived at my placement which is ACTUALLY in the middle of nowhere! This is what you see when you step out onto the road...fields, fields, feilds! It's great, other than when you want even a chocolate bar and there is no such thing as a convenience store around. I am sure that I will spend most of my time on walks and perhaps reading out in the garden, because yes, we have a wonderful garden!
Today is my second day here, yesterday I was greeted at the train station by Samuel, the leader of the base. He grabbed my bags and we had a two hour journey through the fields to the farm house on the hill where we are staying. I am glad to tell everyone that YES I spoke French the entire way, and to the enjoyment of my aunt he said my accent was amazing! So that made my self confidence go way up! When I arrived at the base, it was really amazing I think around 10 people ran to see me as I was one of the last to arrive. Voices fluttered around my head in French and in English offering to take my bags to my room, make sure I have dinner etc.
After dinner we had get to you know you games, some prayer time and then off to bed. I set up my little bunk and got to know my roomies. Two french girls - Luci-Anna et Lydie and Jessica who is from the States.
This is my bed!
As you can see Panda has made himself at home! Today we have just been busy walking through the Village...I mean a couple of streets and eating lunch while getting to know one another. It is quite chilly and a lot of people are outside playing games, but I thought some quiet time would be nice.
Not much else to report!
Love you all :)
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