Today we begin our homestay program in Ouagihouya. I was adopted into a family with four kids; the oldest, J, is going to be my new best friend. He speaks English very well but is extremely patient with my French. As he showed my my bedroom, he made sure to point out the different parts of the room and tell me what they are called in French.
The family is very well off. They have electricity, a car, and I have my own room separate from the house. Having all the kids around (ages 8-16) is fun as well, but it makes me miss my own family a lot. I am very excited to learn the Burkinabe culture from them and to share a bit of American culture with them (read: these kids will be ultimate Frisbee experts by the time I’m done with them). Tonight it is hot, so I will sleep in a bed in the courtyard; the family sleeps there when it’s very hot (most nights, I’d imagine). The dogs, chickens, cat, and rooster sleep there as well. Ah, life in Burkina.
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