Termites and Teaching

What do you do when the sun goes down in Addis during the rainy season?

Catch flying ants! 


And eat them....

Our family was watching a movie at home when there was a knock on the door. It was some neighbor kids inviting us to a flying ant feast! I tried one myself. I'm ashamed to say that it was my first ever - even after having spent my entire childhood in Zimbabwe! A little earthy and soft, but edible! I think Ati enjoyed them the most :)

Staff orientation ended with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, complete with incence, popcorn, and of course, freshly roasted coffee beans.

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Tuesday, August 19th was the first day of school! 

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The year was started off with an all-school chapel, and it was so neat to see all the countries represented (including Zim!) by students and staff. It really is a diverse group!

I really enjoyed meeting my 6th grade English class! They're a great bunch! About 25 of them from all over the globe. Teaching is kept interesting here by the constant power cuts and internet cuts. Reading student journals by candle light did add an 18th century sort of aura to their writing :)


I was kept busy, too, with assessing students for our learning support program. Charis helped out with child care during the home school conference here. Dozens of families are served by our school, some of whom live far from the city.

Charis and I begin Amharic classes tomorrow. Pray for our family as we continue to adjust: learning the language, culture, and yes, even delicacies like termites!