Life in Kuajok
For Easter, a few of the team had the idea that we should buy a goat to celebrate. But of course if we are roasting a goat, we have to invite people to share it with us. So the idea spiraled and soon we had a plan to have an Easter celebration with all of our neighbors at the world vision compound, and all of the drivers that have helped us with the vaccination campaign. After receiving approval for the purchase of two goats (a purchase this extravagant has to be approved in Juba), a couple people set out to the auction to buy two goats. I had wanted to go with, but I was quickly reminded that if the seller saw a foreigner, the price would be double. So I had to stay back. But soon the team returned after trying a few auctions and finally finding two goats for a reasonable price. The ladies were tasked with preparing side dishes (ugali, cooked greens, etc). Since I'm not proficient in cooking local foods, I simply made popcorn to snack on while everyone was waiting and assisted ...