Email from Kate on July 29th

Hey you guys!

This is the first time I have been able to access the internet and only have a few minutes so here is the lowdown really quick on africa so far.

1. I have no electricity
2. I have no running water
3. I live in a hut
4. I poop in a hole
5. I shower with a cup and a bucket
6. my african name is fadila
7. I have 6.5 weeks of training left
8. i am learning a language called zarma
9. the sky at night is amazing
10. I can see mars
11. it is really hot
12. I am always dirty
13. the people are amazing
14. I wake up at sunrise and go to sleep at 930
15. the food is terrible
thats all i can think of for now. hopefully i will be able to write you all a letter soon I miss you all terribly send me mail letters packages (us postal flat rate envelopes are best)
I feel out of the loop so keep writing!
much african love
-kate