Going up North

So, I wrote this blog post on my computer and put it on a USB port, but the computer I am using at the internet cafe is too old and there is no USB port, so my planned out, longer, and more descriptive blog cannot be posted. I also can not use the exclamation point on this computer, so my lack of exclamation points does not mean I am not enthusiastic. Please just insert an exclamation point in your mind whenever you feel one would be nice. Basically, I wanted to post about my site placement. About a week ago I found out I will be going up North to the northern most region Savannes. My post will be 4 km from the larger town/city of Mango, which you can find on the map listed as Sansanne Mango or just Mango. Im excited about my post because it is near Mango so I hopefully will be able to use internet on a regular basis and will be close to a post office and electricity for when I need my fix. Speaking of post offices, please write me letters, they make me really happy and I promise to write back to you. Anyways, we visit our posts in one week, so I will be able to describe it in more detail then. The climate will be completely different from where I am now in the southern Maritime region where it is incredibly humid and currently the rainy season. The north will be much drier and in the ten hour voyage to post I will be have no choice but to see all the different terrains in Togo, Im actually very excited about this since so far Ive just been in one small portion of the country.

In general things are going well and I am excited to see my post and my home for the next 2 years. Training is going well and Ive had time for some bike rides and relaxation with new friends. Funerals seem to be occurring on a weekly basis and while interesting, the all night music can make it hard to sleep. I have now succesfully killed multiple cockroaches and a scorpion in my room, so i am taking control. I miss everyone at home and please send me updates about your lives...

Emily