Back in action

Bonjour everyone! I have been back at training for a few days and am on fire with the french! Actually it has been difficult but it is coming along petit a petit (little by little). My host father asked me to decide on a topic each night to practice various french words and phrases. He really wants to help me get better. My host mom is always saying bravo Nanette! Your french is fantastic! (all in french of course).
Yesterday was Ramadan, a national holiday here. It was so interesting! I have mentioned before that my host dad is Muslim and the mom is Catholic, but everyone just takes a day of celebration and they do it all together. My host mom fixed a bunch of food and many people stopped by to eat and have drinks ( soda for the muslims, beer for the catholics, etc) and dance and visit. And the little kids get dressed in their nice dresses and little suits and walk from house to house for money! It is like trick-or-treating but in really nice clothes and for money! Everyone had a great day - christians, muslims, african traditionalists.

For those of you interested in calling - check out the comment from my friend Robbie under the "Lots of news" post a few back. There is an internet way to get a number to call me - should you so desire.

We have interviews tomorrow to help determine where we will be placed for the next 2 years and then we find out next week.

My host mom informed me that this weekend I will help her make yogurt! woohooo! I will let you know how all this goes. Love you all and thanks for the comments and emails!