Je Suis Arrive!

When the plane began to descend just outside of Douala (we had a quick stopover), I was ecstatic to see red clay roads. I knew it meant we had really arrived at a place that I still couldn't believe I was really going to, until that moment.This is my third day in Yaounde and I can't believe how absolutely beautiful it is here! There is greenery everywhere and I am fascinated by all the different species we've been able to see. The birds make the most intricate sounds and nature is everywhere despite being in the huge city of Yaounde.

We stayed in a monastery the first two nights as we participated in an orientation meant to ease us into our new way of life for the next three months. Unfortunately, il n'y a pas une facile chemin a apprendre le culture Camerouniase. Everything is incredibly different here from family life where women are still viewed as only able to domesticate a house, to consistently speaking French to how meal times are pretty nonexistent (though you are still expected to eat with the family). It's been a little stressful getting used to it all to say the least. I'll update more with pictures soon!