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Today Maggie, myself, and Bailey (we left the other three with a sitter) walked to Ben and Tom’s place again.\u00a0 They showed us a new way to cook.\u00a0 We stuffed hollow bamboo with greens and cut up chicken and then placed the bamboo on the fire.\u00a0 As it cooked the juices from the chicken soaked everything inside giving it a nice flavor.\u00a0 They took about a half hour or so to cook and then we pulled them out and gave them time to cool before eating.\u00a0 It was pretty good.<\/p>\n
Maggie and I learned all about marriage customs and bride price here.\u00a0 One man asked me what I gave Maggie’s family when I wanted to marry her.\u00a0 I replied, “Nothing.”\u00a0 Everyone erupted in laughter.\u00a0 We learned about food and families, seasons and names.\u00a0 Today, they gave Bailey a new name, “Nori.”\u00a0 Now, when I am with them, I have to remember to call Bailey, Nori.\u00a0 I think it is a good name.<\/p>\n
We’ve been getting out a few times a week to learn language, culture, and build relationships.\u00a0 Sometimes we take the kids, sometimes we leave them behind.\u00a0 Other times people will come to our house and visit and teach us Tok Pisin.\u00a0 We’re progressing and learning new things but we also have a long way to go.\u00a0 In two more weeks we’ll do our first evaluation and be able to see how well we’re progressing and also get some needed direction to progress further.<\/p>\n
Thank you for your continued encouragement, prayers, and support.\u00a0 We can’t be here without you.\u00a0 Thank you.![\"The](\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/chris-hostetter\/files\/2011\/11\/100_1042-300x224.jpg\")
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