Makala

The letters pinned to their chests spelled out “MAKALA CONTRE LE VIH/SIDA” … Makala against HIV/AIDS.

Random Smatterings and Happy Sheep Holidays! 2008

The letters pinned to their chests spelled out “MAKALA CONTRE LE VIH/SIDA” … Makala against HIV/AIDS.

Archive 2008-12-01 Kate Fleurange 2008

On a non eating-related-holiday topic, Brooke and my predecessor did huge amounts of work during their time in Makala on a project to revitalize a local community center.

Random Smatterings and Happy Sheep Holidays! Kate Fleurange 2008

In addition to the witchcraft I’ve previously mentioned in Makala, I’ve just learned that penis snatching has become all the rage these days.

Watch out for the Penis Snatcher! Kate Fleurange 2009

In addition to the witchcraft I’ve previously mentioned in Makala, I’ve just learned that penis snatching has become all the rage these days.

Archive 2009-05-01 Kate Fleurange 2009

After nine months in Makala of the most blissful dryness, the rains have come and brought a gripping humidity that reminds me so dearly (and sweating-ly) of every other place I’ve ever lived.

Archive 2009-09-01 Kate Fleurange 2009

As fun as the travels were, it’s good to be back home in Makala.

Archive 2009-07-01 Kate Fleurange 2009

As fun as the travels were, it’s good to be back home in Makala.

Dermatological dysfunctions, travels, and lots of projects Kate Fleurange 2009

Right before leaving Makala, I was up to my ears teaching the business classes, and stuck in a mini-funk of my first bout of homesickness (and finding no comfort from the added threat of a stolen vagina.)

Dermatological dysfunctions, travels, and lots of projects Kate Fleurange 2009

The road to Tourou is smoother now, only about an hour on a moto from Makala, and a truck makes the trip up once a week, on market day.

Tourou part TWO Kate Fleurange 2009