I learned how to shell peanuts today. Since Madagascar has a large peanut crop you can get peanuts for an extremely cheap price. Marc and Stacy make their own peanut butter with them. I bet it's much more expensive to make your own peanut butter in the States than it is to buy it in a grocery store. The Niles also make their own yogurt and vanilla.I want to do that kind of thing when I have my own home, too.
Marc and Stacy visited a friend who lost a family member recently. It is custom for Malagasy to visit friends and give them an envelope with money in it when their friends have lost a loved one to help with funeral expenses. I'm not sure how much money, but I feel as though it'd add up depending on how many friends you have.
I have officially been here in Betroka for two weeks. Time has flown by! I think I'm beginning to get into a rhythm and am feeling more and more comfortable with the Niles.
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