hello from the wild coast

I am in Chintsa on the wild coast and having so much fun learning the language and the people. As of now we are repairing a jungle gym in one of the townships which is very humbling. We are also creating a easy plumbing system next to one of the schools. Unfortunately I am unable to call because the phone cards i have purchased here and there dont work. So I do miss the sound of your voices already. There are plenty of kids around which is so grand because they are so loving and just want you to hold them adn try to speak as much as you can. They speak Xhousa (pronounced with a click) here. I am living in a very nice house with my 10 other volunteers. the people here are so kid and welcoming. I am absolutely already in love with it here. We've got a lot of hard work to do and I am already sore but still so pyched to be here. There is a beautiful coastline right outside our windows. adn we've been playing ultimate frisbee on the beach at our free time. We went on a gorgeous hike that took us to the top of a mountain that over looked so much of the coast it was so amazing. The food here is prepared for us and is really good. the butternut squash here is sooo good and I have been eating a lot of it. I saw a kid with Toms shoes today and that was pretty rad. And so was he. Miss you much.
-H