Africa fucking sucks

Yes, Africa sucks, but if it didn't it wouldn't be Africa. I am very upset with Projects Abroad, as I am abroad, but the project I'm doing is absolute bullshit. I'm not going to learn anything, and the work ethic, and all of life, is very slow. Right now I'm focused on enjoying what I can, and hopefully travelling more than anything. I've met other volunteers, and regarding hospital work, there is nothing to do. Volunteers are not needed here, and the Projects Abroad corporation has decieved everyone with their promises of educational benefits.

Aside from that, I doubt I'll stay here 3 months. The constant smell of shit, yes literal shit, is dreadful, and everywhere. Right now I'm hoping for a month, but who knows. Other volunteers have advised me to stay, and disregard the work placement, though that is what I came for.

Yesterday I went to the wood market and purchased some hand crafted artifacts, which was probably the coolest thing I've done here thus far. This was in Mamfe, where we traveled in a four seat taxi with seven people. All were volunteers and was probably the highest concentration of white people in the area for some time. The way home from Mamfe we took a taxi because the tro-tros wree all gone, and the driver pulled over at a point to let people pass and muttered something about his cataracts and vision problems. He took a back route home through winding roads and we encountered a police stop on the way. If nothing else I've got a decent story out of it.

Today I experienced the bead market, which was enjoyable, more so because I ditched work to do so. I have taken many pictures, and hope to publish them once I have a decent connection. My internet time is running low, so I'm out for now. I hope all are well back home. If anyone wants to ring me, my cell number is 002330243229577. It doesn't require any minutes for me to recieve calls, just keep in mind the 5 hour difference.

PS: Today I saw references to Guns and Roses, New Kids on the Block, and heard some dubbed versions of some MadAve regular songs. Made me feel at home.