I have head this expression a few times now. Basically get used to some inefficiencies. However many systems work well and all is really getting better.
Well I am getting used to it and doing just fine. Sure to be challenges ahead but oh well. At least I get time off every month once I start and what a great opportunity all around.
I'm eating most of the food cautiously but it's generally ok in staff house. I had some good fresher OJ in a cafe the other day. Had some great fruit in malongo.
Lessons and adding to the list:
- make sure to look both ways and on sidewalks for mopeds and cars
- hand items with left hand, like when handing something to waiter. My colleague said that is more polite then the right
- always say bom dia, boa trade and boa noite to all. Good day, good afternoon, good evening
- not supposed to walk alone or with valuables- I'm not doing well with this one so far.
- sanitize as much as I can.
- bring bleach
- more zinc drops and ready for anything medicine
- bring more vitamins and emergency
- coat hangers
- bring the brite day light someone special got me
- bring small fan, even though run the AC fan all the time
- of course more trail mix with almonds and chocolate.
Don't:
- bring home Ebola
- bring home a mosquito
Another day in ... Sun came out at least. It's winter and mild now. All keep telling me it gets hot ( like Africa hot) and will be most of the time and lots of intense rain.
My back to back gets here tomorrow which will be great. Dinner out tomorrow night.
Keep up the great posts! I'm enjoying learning about the cultural norms.
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