*This blog contains some violent and sexual content. The most common question any person gets when they move to another country is “what is it like.” Most people want you to sum up the views, situation, and intricacies of an entire country in a couple short sentences. I know I and other fellow travelers fall into the trap of replying with a vague statement such as “oh it is great here.” Then continue on with blanket statements like the weather is warm, the people are nice, the food is okay, and so on. I am trying not to do that here in Africa. I believe that people really want to know what it is like here, and going over the weather, food, and general opinions of the people may give a brief look, but it is
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