All week we had been watching Bollywood movies and during the dance party some of the movie songs played. I was really excited that I recognized them.
The previous night, our much older -but still single - brother took us to a casino. It was very similar to the US, I assume, I have only been to a casino in Atlantic City. It was interesting to see who seemed to have money to gamble, and how popular gambling seemed even amongst populations I have been taught are very likely poorer.
On Sunday, I watched some Cricket (strange game) with Andres at another of our relatives' houses. Then I went to a prayer said over a new place of business, it was really nice - we did libation type things to the deities, I wasn't sure if I should participate or not but everyone was kissing and greeting me like I was family so I just went along with what my sister did. Afterwards there was a lot of food (AGAIN - I have never eaten so much under such pressure before in my life) but it was all delicious, so whatever. Its hard to say no when you are a guest and the family wants to show you the best of a culture they really love.
anyway, now we are preparing to move into our new ISP accomidations and I am excited although it is a little anxiety producing to be all on your own and have to produce such a significant body of work at the end of it. Hopefully all will be great, also I have to meet with my advisor on friday which means finding my own way to Pietermaritzburg, also thats the day all these other papers are due, so I will just have to work ahead.
missing you and much love
Adina
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