Ndanda's entire expat community (aside from the members of the Benedictine church) met again for dinner tonite. The four of us sat outside the back of our houses and ate dinner - meat, gnocchi, salad and tomato soup, with a lemon cake for dessert..... Very good meal. Topics of discussion - current events - politics (US and international),....The events leading up to Super Tuesday is getting a lot of attention among the Tanzanian's.....One lab assistant asked today "Do you think Mama Clinton will win the election?" Last night while eating dinner at the guest house I over heard some Tanzanian's asking each other "do you think America is ready for a woman president?"
And re the violence in Kenya....seems that hopefully things have quieted down a little bit for now. I had never realized how "tribal" the country is and has been for a while. I heard one of the doctors working in Mtwara say that in Kenya even now, some doctors of one tribe may refuse to treat patients from another tribe....
Super bowl Sunday tomorrow - I had almost forgotten about it; do the Giants have a chance?
I don't know what the spread is but seems like New England is heavily favored? Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm on call again tonight. I switched calls w/ my colleage because he had to go to the neighboring village for a meeting today; On call again tomorrow. Its been quiet so far ("Knock on wood").....
Going to try to sleep now while its quiet. Have a good weekend!
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3 comments:
Neil,
The last I heard the Patriots were still a 12 point favorite. Most people in DC will be watching for the great commercials more than the game!
The political race may be a better contest. Obama and McCain have both moved from longshots to contenders and may even wind up facing each other in the election. The best part is more young people are getting involved than in a very long time.
Enjoy yourself and keep those blogs coming!
Dad
Neil,
You should read "The Zanzibar Chest" by Aidan Hartley (Reuters journalist) and "Guns, Germs and Steel" by Jared Diamond.
Kevin is here, just got back from his night shift. He would like you share more of your thoughts on the dinosaurs and early homo sapiens in the next post :-)
It's so sad that the Giants won :( It would have been so cool to see a perfect record! (And the Patriots QB was a Michigan QB) It's just not right. But a great upset nonetheless.
Take care Neil :-)
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