Its still in the humid 40s here... 40C that is! Doesnt help either that the power went out in the office yesteday- so no AC for our afternoon class. But still an interesting one nonetheless. An Peace Core alum from the US came to talk to us about his experience in Oman when the Peace Core still had missions here. Very interesting since he came in the 70s after the 'blessed renaissance' began. And him talking about our role as ambassadors here really made me think... we are the only students in Oman studying from the US.. and the real ambassadors aren't really in touch with the people here... so we are truly getting a once in a lifetime, real view of what Oman is and how it is different. I'm so excited to share that- but I've only been here 2 weeks (ish) and I feel like I have enough information to fill a month's conversation!
Tomorrow morning we will probably start Ramadan. If not tomorrow, then the next day. Kinda funny that they dont know for sure- but it has to do with the moon- if we see the moon tonight, it begins! So that means som pretty rocking nights with some rough days. I'm going to just jump right in and fast right along with everyone else. Can't be so bad after the first few days, can it? So no water or food during the day. Luckily- everyone gets up at 4 am to have a quick meal, and the sun sets around 6:30 pm... so its really not that bad. Just no long hikes in the sun for me for the next month!
Going shopping with my sister!
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So not many 'outsiders' in Oman or not many from USA? You are so lucky to be there -you ought to take what that guy that wrote the book we tried to read, "One year in Oman?" and take your blog and expand on it from the female perspective...
Love and kisses from all of us - we love and hope you are safe and feeling cared for...are you? I think so but moms always worry! Good luck with the fasting - make sure you stay well hydrated!
missing you,
Mom, Dad, Cydney, Chloe and Cleo (since it it cooler - Cleo/Cat is a bit of a wild thing!). We have temps in the low 80's now.
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