Things I Love About Africa

1. Jacaranda trees other vibrant plants and birds. Nothing is subtle here. Plants and animals are painted in bright colors not found in nature. But wait - it IS nature!
2. Avocados and other tropical fruits are inexpensive and delicious. Too bad I don't like tropical fruits.
3. A wonderful housekeeper who does my laundry and changes my sheets twice a week, and tries to get me to go to church with her.
4. Katembas where you can buy lunch for 40 cents. I think the food is probably safe to eat, but the dishes and utensils are a bit suspect.
5. NGO staffers are incredibly committed to their cause. They really do want to make a difference in the world and are not just here for the adventure.
6. When it’s not raining, the weather is great - temperate, not humid and lots of sunshine.
7. The people are very warm and friendly, and love to discuss US politics.