It may look like we’re just camping, but it seemed harder than that. This past weekend was our first haus kuk weekend, where we cooked all our meals in the outdoor kitchen (which we built using only a tarp, sticks, string, and a machete). It involved a lot of matches, at times kerosene to get the fire going, and a whole lot of SMOKE EVERYWHERE, because it was not just our fire going, but about 6 or 7 others going at the same time in a small area. The wind blows up over the hill, and voila!!! Smoke everywhere, in your eyes, smelling up your clothes and hair. To tell the truth, we did have many fun moments, and made some great meals out there too! We had nachos, stirfry and rice, and homemade tortillas! Not bad, eh?
The purpose of these weekends is to teach us how to prepare meals with no running water, no traditional stove, and no refrigeration. Eventually, we will be spending 5 weeks out in a village, and so will have to cook this way for that whole time. We are glad for the preparation now, so we’ll be ready later!
6 comments:
Hi Paul and Heidi,
This makes our camping trip at Manning look like a piece of cake. It's a good thing you guys love camping. The food must taste amazing cooked over the fire. I'm very interested in the homemade tortillas. What an adventure you're having.
aunt lo
Hey Guys.
I dont really know what to say in these things. Cause well, I dont know. haha. Anyways sounds like PG is fun. Eriks back from Vacation and we are talking about me being a bible study leader. Nothing else is really new. Everyones back at school. Minus me. and yes. Everyone says hi and we miss and love you guys.
- Jacqueline
You guys are amazing. You are doing so great! We miss you lots. Love the fact you are making tortillas! :D Couldn't survive without them huh? Always in our prayers. Jordan starts school soon. YIKES! Love you both!
Sharon
Hey, Paul and Heidi!
I'm so sorry we didn't get a chance to spend some one-on-one time with you before you left Canada....but how way cool is this to be able to "see" you and "hear" you when you are so far away! This blog is a fabulous way to stay connected, and I appreciate the effort it takes on your part.
Heidi, when you were a little girl we used to joke that you would be a cruise ship social director.... because you had this hunger to travel, and such great social energy! We see this coming together now in your life in rich and meaningful ways as you and Paul embrace this amazing cultural experience.
Our prayers are with you....for so many things. For safety, for enthusiasm, for perserverance, for joy, for developing language skills, for deep friendships, for cultural sensitivity, for appropriate medical supplies and knowledge, for adventure, for grace...
Thinking of you with love,
Ron, Laurie, Bronwyn, Chelsea - and the new fiance, Jeff!
Hola Amigos, estoy pendiente de ustedes!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me he dado cuenta que necesito practicar ingles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Echale ganas amigos
Su amigo anomino jejeje, creo que saben quien soy, el idioma me delata jeje
Vic
Hi Heidi - old neighbour. Courtney and Jonathan came over for dinner last night - what a great couple!!!
They told us all about you and Paul's adventure. Good for you guys. All is well on Charlie Spruce Place. Miss you.
Diana
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