Day Ninety Seven - Sleepover

Another day in Juba, where things never go smoothly (I do not know what would I do without moments like this in my life)...

Let me tell you how the cool people do sleepovers here in Juba.

First, you need a tent, preferably one with windows that do not properly close and holes where frogs and bugs can enter.
Second, you need two people to stay in the tent which is really only equipped for one.
Third, you need at least two yoga mats.
Then, you need to live in a climate where it rains excessively large amounts of water in very short periods of time. This is to ensure maximum flooding/water damage to anything that is not properly protected.
Next, you need to live in a place where the electricity is unreliable.

If you are living in this environment and have access to these amenities you are set!

We came home to our lovely abode late last night only to discover that there was no electricity. This is not an unusual occurrence so we dig out our flashlights in the dark so we can get ready for bed. During this process we discover that all of our stuff is wet, including Alexandra’s bed, sheets and pillow. Seriously the bed was soaked. It rained heavily this afternoon and the structural qualities of Alexandra’s tent are less than ideal, hence the water INSIDE the tent. Alexandra was forced to join me on the floor, which I so graciously decided to share with her. She rolled out her yoga mat, and made herself comfortable with her suitcase as a pillow. No frogs came out to play and it was cold enough that the mosquitoes left us be while we slept.

This is how you do a sleepover Juba style.

Peace.