Conference and Taxi Woes

I know, I know: "No pictures!?" I have had little time and resources for the task. LAY OFF ME. My apologies. Plus if you're resourceful, you might be able to find pictures of me in Africa somewhere on this world wide web.
After a week or two of integrating into my community beginning immersion, I spent one week at Thaba Bosiu for an ECCD conference. Good company with my fellow PCVs and bo-'me; we had a dance party one night. Luckily dancing here involves walking around in a circle which works out really well for an awful dancer like me. Good electricity and running water. It's quite interesting working at such a relatively high position in the Ministry of Education - and awesome because we get to attend sweet conferences and workshops. I'm looking forward to helping in the office as well as in the field.
All else is well. Enjoying my site and exploring my surroundings. Took a steep hike up to the top of the rock structure (similar to a mesa) by my house and had a sweet view of the fields, villages, and mountains. A brief taxi ride into town has me visiting there often, mostly to eat makwenya (fried dough) which I happen to be munching on right now. I met some other Leribean volunteers who gave me the low down on PC life in Lesotho and Leribe. Plus I discovered some delicious pizza.
Whenever we're (PCVs) on taxis, it's a fight for window dominance. Basotho think that windows should be closed (one reason is fear of getting TB) so the crowded taxis are hot. We open the window. They close it. Open. Close. Quite frustrating.
My fellow villagers have been great and welcoming. Some still have looks on their faces like "what is this white girl doing here?" In fact, some kids scream "Lahooa" at me, meaning white person. It's not meant as offensive, kind of funny to hear. I say "Masotho" back at them, meaning person of Lesotho. At least some are considerate enough to say "Madam Lahooa."
I hope all is well stateside. If you didn't notice, I have a new address. Again. But this is just for PCVs in my district so I can check it whenever I want. So don't make me sad and disappointed when I visit the post office... take care. Khotso (Peace)