Hi, everyone!!!

I’m in Kolo now!! Lucky, I can use Internet here.
It has been 2 weeks since we got here in Kollo. It was about 1 hours drive from Niamey, a capital city of Niger. On the road, I saw very typical African view, so huge land with sands. It was really amazing.
The life is going well. Actually I imagine that it would be hard to live here, because I’ve heard that usually there are problems with water, foods, shower, toilets. But fortunately rooms were repaired before we arrived and our teachers have tried to make this place better for us. I really appreciate all of their help and things I got, suitable bed, shower and good foods. Of course, I have to say it is so different from Japan and it will take time to get used to, but who can complain? I chose to be here. At night, there are lots of stars!! It is super beautiful. It was first time for me to see the Milky Way. I should wish something when I see a shooting star!!

I really have to introduce my great members. There are 11 members. We came to Niger together and we are going to work in different places. 5 of them are going to work in Niamey and others including me are going to Tahoua, Maladi, Dosso and Teraberri. I really glad to meet all of them, not only because they are just great but also because they are all different and unique. It is so funny and amazing to live together. They are so wonderful company for me. How much lucky I am to get such a nice friends.

Here, we are learning languages which we are going to use for work. As for me, I study Hausa. It is completely new language!! For example, How are you? is Ina kuwana? Fine is Lahiarou. It is quite interesting to learn and I do want to be able to speak soon. Of course, I will study hard and I will be a good French speaker, too!

Ok, let me finish this now. I will be back to you soon! There are still so many things I wanna tell you!

Thank you for reading.
Miss you all.

Love from Zara xxx ( I got new name here!)