Well, I tell you what, it's been a long process to get this Africa thing squared away. I'm still in the middle of it, and honestly it's been more on the frustrating side. Being it's an African organization, they don't funtion like they are on speed, as we American's do. They move more like a rat running through molasses. But God bless 'em, maybe they are busy. Plus, they haven't worked with too many Americans...I shall be an abrubt encounter I'm sure!
Anyhow, here are some positive highlights and funny things:
-for entertainment/recreation options in Lobito, Angola they suggest snorkeling, fishing or taking short walks.
-all water must be boiled for 20 minutes before using and we are NOT to use tap water to brush our teeth. I wonder if it's safe to wash my face with?
-I'll share a house with 5 bedrooms and just one bathroom. Thankfully, I think only 3 others live there and one of them is a baby.
-a hamburger and chips in Lobito would cost $12!!! It's not even that expensive here!
-I'll be living on a peninsula that is about 3km long and 150m wide.
-papaya and banana's are abundant
-common veggies are onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant
And some not so positive things:
-getting an Angolan work visa is hard! In addition to regular visa requirements, I must also obtain a police report and an HIV test.
-no responses from HR department along with a good bit of inefficiency and confusion
-minimal flexibility, scheduled lunches, advanced request required for annual leave - SO opposite of what I know now!
-no postal system where I'll live
-very traditional churches
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