Friday, December 4, 2009

What I've Learned In Cameroon...

  • If you walk in the rain, you will get malaria.
  • Eating too many mangoes gives you Yellow Fever.
  • Pumpkin doesn't actually come in a can.
  • You can make spaghetti sauce with actual tomatoes (not from a can).
  • Pineapple isn't actually acidic.
  • Hazard lights are there on your car so that you can drive as fast as you want.
  • If it's not dark outside (yet) you should use the lights INSIDE your car instead of your headlights.
  • It's ok to change your tire in the middle of the road. Just put a clump of grass out on the road to let everyone know that you're there.
  • A right turn signal can mean a right turn, left turn, or (more likely) a complete stop.
  • The more oil you add, the better your food tastes.
  • The more salt you add, the better your food tastes.
  • If you are sick, it's because your neighbor probably put a curse on you.
  • Toilets are for rich people.
  • So is deodorant.
  • Women should shave their eyebrows, not their legs.
  • Ants on your bread? No biggie. Just brush them off.
  • You should change your hairstyle at least weekly. (This includes all manner of wigs, extensions, colorings, etc., but NEVER your actual hair!)
  • Men should shave their heads.
  • ANY time you are sick, you HAVE to go to the hospital. That is the only option.
  • Parsley isn't just a dried up leaf in a bottle.
  • Papayas taste GOOD!!!!!!!
  • Mangoes taste GOOD!!!!!!
  • Bananas? Heavenly!!!!!
  • All good butter is imported from France.
  • You can make the most fantastic spaghetti sauce using FRESH tomatoes... Who knew?
  • Having a housekeeper can seriously help you on your way to becoming OCD.
  • Babies should never cry. (What??!?!? This seriously impedes naptime, and they all wonder why their kids never sleep...)
  • Peanuts in the wine bottles are not alcoholic. They're seriously yummy!
  • You get ringworm from being bitten by a small black and red bug.
I will miss Cameroon. A big hug and kiss to all our friends (our Family) there. We will remember you forever! Thank you for enriching our lives!

That's how we do!!

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