There is an African child sleeping on my couch

I’ve been in my village for less than a week, so there is still a bit of shiny new toy feel with me and the kids. That I come from another country is enough reason for kids to want to follow me when I’m riding my bike, stop by to sit with me or walk home.

One girl, Kadupke, has particularly taken a fancy to me. The first time she and her half-sister stopped by my house she told me she was going to stay at my house forever (and she did try really hard to not go home for dinner). She always volunteers to walk me home and holds my hand as we walk along the dirt paths.

It is she who is sleeping on my couch now after walking me home from my host family’s house. I’m trying to nap too (it’s the hour for that here) and as long as she’s quiet, she can stay. It also helps that she’s adorable.