Today is my second day in Mvomero. We get up early so we can help farming but we cannot do so because there are now thorns in the ground due to the heavy rains. So we end up walking into town before lunch to simply get batteries and try to locate Mama Bakhita, Dr Ken and Dr Anne for lunch. As usual, people say hello, especially children who want to try out their English. We end up not finding our lunch party and just spending time at the local café called Go and return. It is almost like a cement hut with a t.v. where people gather at night. We watch a rap show with videos of Swahili rap and Taabar, the local music.
At night, we have songs and dance as it is Alice’s last time in Mvomero so it is a special occasion. We all gather in the dining area with just a lamp torch. The teens sing for Alice, one of them raps and reminds me of my brother Joseph. The evening is filled with joy and I am still amazed at the positive and friendly attitude people have here.
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