How Romantic; Don't touch the caterpillar! Madonna and NO blondes in Rwanda!

Well the lack of internet for the past 2 days has made it difficult to blog..Gosh we are half way round the world, and mad that we can't talk. We are such a demanding people. Anyways back on topic, let me fill you in on what has been going down at Urukundo. Last night we got 5 pigs!!!! One was a boar and the rest females!!!! Mama got 5 pigs for the price of 4. Right now they are living in the new cow pen that is currently empty. If the government doesn't come through with their promise of 3 cows, at least the pigs have a souped up pen. The chicks that were suppose to come in yesterday didn't come, because the bus trip from Uganda was canceled. Huh so it is in life, nothing ever goes as planned. We also were able to get a TV for Hope House at Urukundo for the kids yesterday! Pastor Sunny went to Kigali to pick it out and drop off some visitors at the airport who were from Washington. While she was in Kigail, I TRIED to help make lunch. Knives here are not as sharp as in USA, and cutting tomatoes isn't my greatest gift. I'm surprised they didn't kick me out. I also taught some children different leaps/jumps that I know.(tour-jete, pike jump, toe touch,etc.). Today we went to a pottery place. I loved it!!!!!! I got a personal tour of the kiln and process they go through by a Belgium potter who is working with Rwandans to do high temperature firing (so they can use glazes). I bought 2 amazing teapot, two teacups with matching saucers, and a figurine for Mr. Whalen, my ceramics teacher. I also got photos of the kiln, green-ware, hand wheels and clay processing. When I got home I ate with the kids. I then proceeded to get my hair done...knotted by the little kids. I also played a little "volleyball" with Koffe!!!! It was such a blessing to see him again. I miss Jerome, Anna, and Natete. After table was set, we ate sweet potatoes, beans, and spaghetti. I then got ready to dance for the kids... Well like I said nothing goes as planned. While I was dancing the kids proceeded to laugh. Never had that happen before. I rather prefer to make people cry. It was partly because of the dress I wore which came up when I spun, though I had a tan leotard underneath,  and partly because ballet is  new to them. Anyhow I think they liked it after they got past the shock that they saw underneath my skirt (gasp). They did ask for an encore, so I probably will be booked for dance lessons the rest of the trip. Oh and about the title, apparently the African caterpillar has quills and uses them like a porcupine; poor Liz learned first hand, literally on the hand. Madonna, well I'll just let Andy explain that to you when we get back. Oh and the blondes (well basically me) shouldn't live in Rwanda because there are no signs on the door whether to push or pull them. I always pick the wrong way...but I digress I am a natural blonde.