I have participated in a lot of cultural celebrations while I have been here, but this last one was really unique. Groups of people from all around and outside of the city formed processions and marched into the center of town. I can’t give specifics, and I am sorry because it is real interesting (so you need to ask me about it when I get back home…) But I can tell you there was a lot of singing, red carpet rolling, drumming, and dancing. I am pretty sure that I walked 5 miles with my group in the midday African sun…it was exhausting but very beautiful.
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So excited to hear about it and see you. Miss you & you’re in my thoughts. Love ya.