I have been measured

Today we got our scores back for our mid-training LPI, or language proficiency interview. The goal for this point in our training was to be at the intermediate-mid level in Swahili, and I am happy to say that I am in the middle of the pack and reached that benchmark! I also did well on the written test we had last week.

The excitement is building for our site visits. The first group leaves tomorrow, and I will leave the next day, because I only have ~1.5 days of travel, instead of two or more.

It rained today, a lot, and I was glad because we got our mango and orange trees in the ground yesterday. My father insisted on digging the holes, even though I offered to help him. Our neighbor friend came over and helped us as well. I watered the trees last night and the rain watered them all today.

Today the fundi (tailor) came to take my fabric and measurements for the dress I'm getting made! I bought the fabric (called kitenge) when we were in town. It's mostly green with fish swimming in rows across it. It's pretty beautiful.

I was expecting our fundi to be female, but no, this is fundi Ijumaa. My mama has a dress we're modeling this one after. We will see how it turns out. The total cost of the fabric and getting it made will be about the equivalent of $10. Pretty awesome. It will hopefully be ready and waiting for me when I get back from my site visit. :)