Today I realized that the culture is sinking in. We went into town to see the Netajel (Government Building) I was on the bus when I realized that I did not have a slip on! I almost got off the bus, because I was mortified at the thought of someone being able to see the silhouette of my legs. Through the whole tour I stood against walls trying to block any light from passing through. I knew if someone saw they would think, "That Ri-Belle (translation "person who wears clothes" this term was first given to missionaries who came over and told the Marshallese people to put on clothes. Now it is used for tourists and non-natives) she is a whore!"
As soon as we left the tour I ran to a little store and bought a slip! I feel better now. When I was paying the woman did not have enough change. Without even asking she gave me part of my change in sticks of gum! How great is that. Gum used as money. My mom would be rich with all that Ice Breakers!
Update on "U-ker": Last night Kristen and I beat the boys (Dan and Tim) in U ker and walked away with breakfast. So this morning when I got done showering (ie pouring a cup of catchment water over my head while standing on a piece of wood surrounded with a tarp) I had a toasty bagel and fried egg! Ymm!
Lastly- I got a cell phone. I know it takes away from the experience, but I want to talk to people! There are phone cards that you can buy to call me for as cheep as 50 cents per minute. I get free incomming calls and can call you for $1.50 / minute. I think texting is only 10 cents per message for me, but check with you phone company before doing it. The number to call me is oo1 692 455 2471. Keep in mind the time diffrence. To find my time subtract six hours and add a day. ( I think. I am free after 6pm and before 9am for the next month.)
I am doing really bad on letters. So far I have only written Mags 1 page and have not mailed it. I am going to improve I promise. We are just so busy.
Love you all. Katie
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