3:35 pm Cameroon time

bonjourall is good here i am enjoying it and today i went to the pre nursary so 1and2 year olds they were cute. i cant wait until the next place i am not doing anyhting here i enjoy the people and the children but i am not doing what i came here to do. there is a teachers day parade next monday and the specialy made dresses will be ready at the end of this week. i will take lots of pictures if i am still here for the parade through downtown then dancing and party after. i am getting used to the water here i can drink a decent ammount with no ill effects i still use my stairi pen but just for the day and i drink there water in the morniing and at night. it is cold and it is from a clean water spout thing that only goes on at cirtain times. everyone is asking about the bathroom facilities so i will poast it for all to see; a toilet it does not flush but all you have to do is poor water in a bucket and into the toilet for it to go down. there is a sink there is only cold water but that is good because is is so hot here sometimes you need only cold. there is a shower;not the best water pressure but when you wash twice a day there is no need for pressure. there is also a big bin of water that is in the washroom with buckets and a little scoop thing for just small baths and a quick wash. i should mention that i have a cold yes i said a cold in africa. suprisingly they even call it a cold here. a lot of things have different names and very french influenced way of speaking not so. off the light it disturbes my eyes. good appitie. these are just some examples. i should go now so take care and 5 months until i see you all. laters emily

From Emily through her Mom 4:05 Cameroon Time

bonjour again i know it is amazing two posts in a week a new record for me. i am doing fine here and enjoying it, well i miss everyone but it is a new experience that i will enjoy. soon i will get a coppy of my schedule and be able to tell you all details of what i am to do in the future but for now i just know that i leave this area in the near future and go to a town on the coast called Limbe. i am finaly use to this area and i have to leave lol guess that is how it works. i will be glad to get out of the teaching i dont mind it and i love the children but i dont have anything to teach so i am an assistant that does little in some classes and paperwork in my normal class. i will miss the kids though especially Lilian and Eli and a few that have grown attached to me. there is a teachers day parade going on the 5th of october and everyone hopes i will still be here then. i hope so too madam lucy called a seamstress to take our measurments and make us special outfits, that would be an awsome keepsake. well i have to go my time is running out so take care of yourselves love you all and see you in the future.

Tuesday, 4:02 pm Cameroon Time

bonjour from Cameroun it is good here and i am well and enjoying it. i am assisting in a school with children and of course everyone stares at the only white person around but people are nice and the food interesting but good allot of fish and corn and bread and milk: i got my hair plaited it looks awsome and i kinda blend more even if people just think i am trying to blend it is good. i am sorry for the rare updates but it is hard to get to the internet. i have a cell if there is any urgent buisiness you must contact me about just ask my mom or dad and they can tell you. the city is much like you see in the movies and alot different. there are no home phones but everyone has a cell. people are nice and friendly for the most part and i feel welcome. it is a blessing that i know french and it is improving. everyone is very religious expecialy in schools but the faith is nice and i have been going to a ministry every sunday so my faith is still intact. i dont know what else i have not said but i will just ramble for a few minutes and hope i do not repeat myself too too much. have i talked about the family i am staying with or the main teacher i am working with i dont belive so so i will start there. the family is becoming like my family and i am getting used to the different chores like carrying water and wasthing my clothes by hand and hanging them: madam lucy the teacher i am working with is a wonderful lady and very welcoming she says i am like a daughter to her and her real daughter is so nice too. i should go home because the kids will be home soon and i have the key: love you all most of you platonically but whatever, take care of yourselves. emily

bonsoire everyone i am in cameroon and it is deffinitly different but in a good way of course. i am staying in Douala in an area called Bonaberi in a smaller area called 4 etage it is an interesting place i have started at the school and that is good. i have to go now because it is dark and i must walk back with someone. sorry for the lack of detail man i miss the freedom of walking around alone in canada. miss you all and talk to you laterlove emily

In Cameroon 2nd day

i am now in Cameroon and wow it is different. i got to the airport safe and sound only problem is that i lost my pillow. the airport here was nuts but i finaly found the people and went to their home. i am staying with a family of 4, a mother and father and 2 girls. it is beautiful here and i cant wait until i can upload pictures. today we went to the market and into town, it is so interesting to see this diferent culture and they deffinetly notice me i kinda stand out - i havent seen another lite skined person sience i left the airport. i guess that is it for now and i love you mom and dad and i will call as soon as i can. laters

last day =)

Wow i can't believe it is the last day before i leave!! almost all packed, and i don't think i forgot anything, now all there is to do is worry XD lol nah its all cool and hopefully everything will go without a flaw - haha ya right - well hopefully my next post will be from Cameroon or on my way there! laters =)

3 days...wow

almost there! as usual, there are more problems but nothing worth worrying over, thank God. i have talked to a few people that have done a similar journey or have been to Cameroon and i am geting more excited every day! I am really gonna miss everyone!!!!!! this is for you mom because you said you where teird of reading the same poasts over and over =P laters