Lounging and the Hole

On hot days when the sun drains all energy, Pika likes to lounge on the hammock in the cool shade.

Using the latrine here is a scary thing for Pika. He has to be very careful because as you can see he could easily fall deep down into the grossness that lies below. I don't think we want to even begin imagining what that would be like.

Pika Hard at Work

This last week Pikachu helped with some construction on his future housing. Right now it looks like a round cage, but soon it will be a peaceful place to rest his head.

Here Pika is sitting on what will soon be a windowsill.

Here Pika is debating on whether or not he is strong enough to lift the wire cutters and cut some of the wire in front of him.

Pika hangin out on a local ladder. He's not quite sure how he will get down :o).

Swinging

This is supposed to be a foot swing, but Pika decided it was the perfect size for him. He was right! Now he can't get enough of it!

Washing Clothes

Phew…washing clothes is hard work here. There are no washing machines or dryers. Everything is washed by hand and then dried in the sun. On Saturday morning Pikachu decided to see what it is like to wash clothes by hand even though he doesn’t wear clothes himself. And now after all of the scrubbing, twisting, and ringing he is glad he doesn’t wear clothes that have to be washed each week. It is going to take him a few days just to rest his sore arms.

We Miss Briaunna!

Pika on a Piki Piki

Most days to move around Pikachu just walks from place to place. But yesterday Pika got to ride on a Piki Piki (motorcycle). He wanted to go out to the new land where his house is being built to check out the progress and it is too far to walk. As he sat on the Piki Piki he was a little scared because the roads are rough and bumpy here, but the driver went nice and slow. Pika also wished he had worn sunglasses because the dust kept getting in his eyes. The wind blew in his face as they made their way up and down a few small hills before reaching the land. They past many people walking into town from their gardens or homes. Some people carry large loads of firewood on their heads. They also passed many bor holes on the way, which are deep wells that people use to pump up ground water. Pika was glad for the experience of riding on a Piki Piki, but definitely prefers walking as his main form of movement.

Pika Making Bread

On Tuesday morning before school Pika got up bright and early to go and help his friends make bread. He arrived just in time to help roll the dough into small balls. After the balls of dough sat for a bit to rise, he then helped press down the dough into small flat circles. From this point on he watched the dough get put in the oven. Within minutes the flat doughy circles became puffy bready goodness. Pikachu was so amazed at the process and how his friends take time each morning to make hundreds of these round breads for some of the local restaurants. The oven that they use is made of bricks and mud and gets really really hot. As Pika sat and watched all of the dough they prepared get baked his friends let him eat to his stomachs content. MMM...nothin better than fresh warm bread!