Yesterday was a sad day! For the past 3 weeks of language study, we’ve been in another city. During our time here, we have been blessed to have a group of college students that were also working in this city to hang out with, laugh with, do fun things do. It was just so good to have other Americans to be with. Beyond that, one of those Americans is from my hometown and was nice enough to tote over some goodies with her. Thanks to Melinda (and my kind mother), I am now set in the coffee creamer depart for about 6 months now. PTL for hazelnut coffee!! Here is a pic of the girls about to head out...
melinda and i
In other news, our latest adventure took place a few days ago when we finally met a few of our monkey friends. Yep. Monkeys just took over the place during language study. I’m not really sure if they just migrate from house to house in packs, but about 15ish landed here for about 24 hours. Just by coincidence, that day our gas cylinder was out and we had to go downstairs to make food. So, I poke my head out the door, and there are about 5-6 sitting up on a ledge about 10 feet away. A few slowly walked away after I stared for a while, but one held his ground. After a few seconds, he showed his teeth at me and lunged at me!! Shrieking, we ran inside and slammed the door! Eeek! Monkeys scare me! Later on that day, we went to the monkey temple and were advised not to look at them or show your teeth because that is attack mode—good to know.
this one walked right up to the screen door and tried to come in! 
crazy kids.
