"This is Where I Am. . "

Michelle's words when describing the movie "Borat."  That's what the group watched last night!!!!  I've never seen it; have to gt it. She said that they had a good time.

 Tomorrow the group heads to Kumanovo  (they leave bright and early at 7:00) for their HUB meeting. Kumanovo was the city they first arrived at in Macedonia where they spent their first week.  Today she had language lessons for four hours; and in the afternoon Lydia took Michelle back to her daughter-in-law's house.   Lydia said that there was some type of festival there.  But when they arrived, Lydia went into the church, lit a candle and left.  They then went to the sister-in-law's house for coffee (no pig).  Michelle didn't understand; maybe it was some type of religious festival.  Still alot to learn.

Then they went to watch Jori's host family's daughter at her dance class.  They taught Michelle some dances.  Didn't ask if Michelle showed them a jig or two --- will next time.

Everybody in the group has colds.  Michelle said that the weather is just up and down, up and down.  The PCorps provides everyone with a medical kit (Michelle says that is has everything).  So they are all on cold medications.  Saturday Aimee (who is 40) and Michelle are going to Veles to shop.  Aimee wants yarn to knit gloves; and Michelle will be looking for a pair of rain boots.  Ricki said you have to have them in the small rural villages/towns --- not alot of  paved roads.

USA Today had an article on the Peace Corps in the Life Section.  Fifty years ago today, John Kennedy started the Peace Corps.  Michelle said that there will be a big celebration in the spring.  I told her about the Chilean miners.  She was very interested.  Macedonian news ran a little blurb on it but not that much.  Until she has access to regular Internet, Michelle feels very out of touch..  I have added a link to yesterday's post about the Peace Corps' GLOW program in Macedonia. 

Melanie's package arrived today. Michelle said that she is going to spread it out so that she doesn't get everything all at once.  And my mother told me on Sunday that she is, of course, knitting Melanie a sweater - so more gifts for Melanie!!!!!! Nothing electronic.  Kathy