Eye is better

Do you like my broken english? Ok, that was cheesy, but my eye is getting better AND I is better:) I just saw the eye Dr and he said it's better but not finished. So the drops continue for another week, then I will be back to see him. That's a relief. I leave to rejoin my other trainees tomorrow at 8am. This works out great because I'm catching a ride in the Peace Corps car rather than having to take public transportation. This is fantastic in many ways. Peace Corps car has just me and the driver and air conditioning and some interesting music selection like Dolly Parton or Phil Collins. Public transport, on the other hand, has 5 people per 4 person seat, goats and chickens loaded on top, crying babies, some sort of Indian music (do not ask me), and it's hot hot hot. So wooohoooo to the nice trip that awaits me in the am.
I have obviously fallen behind on the schedule (though I can't really complain - the pool was super great on this super hot day!), so I've decided to get a french tutor to get better faster. I've been hanging out with volunteers who have been here for a year. They travel around by themselves, bebop over to the American Embassy and to the market, bargain with the taxi drivers and vendors everywhere, and I simply cannot do that yet. My success here hinges on my ability to communicate en francais. I made it here and know I can handle the culture, so french is my #1 focus for the next couple of weeks.
I appreciate all of your well wishes and prayers! Keep 'em coming!! Miss you all.
Nette