“I like big butts and I cannot lie (minus the “I like” part)”
There are some things you do not expect to happen to you when you’re in Africa. I mean, you do your best to prepare yourself. You warn yourself mentally for the dirty surroundings, the cold showers, the extra large bugs, and even the squatty potties. You say in repetition in order to practice for the tasks ahead, “It is just their culture. It is just their culture. It is just their culture.” Needless to say, all attempts, as well intentioned as they are, aren’t even in the same ball park as the awkwardness of the moments that...