Yes, that's right. I ate a caterpillar. Three caterpillars, in fact. Except they weren't fuzzy wuzzy, they were fried. They're a favorite in Burkinabe cuisine, and are considered a good substitute for meat when they're in season. Marthe brought home a big bagful from the market yesterday, and fried them up right away. She laughed at me when I told her that I had to document my eating the caterpillars on film.....I got pictures, don't worry. The taste: it was okay, actually. We ate them with salt. It wasn't gross at all but I didn't think it was particularly delicious either! I'd probably eat them again though.
Anyway, that was my adventure for the week! Now I have a good answer for the next time someone asks the question "what's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?"
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I can't beleive you ate a caterpillar!!! I can't wrap my mind arouond that. I am sitting in Starbuck's now trying to get everything finished and wishing you were here. I saw Becky Hecht the other day and thought of you. Love you and miss you!
Gaba... SICK!! You are completely my new heroine.
I thought of you today as I was chatting with some 15-year-old girls about "The Office" -- they love it (and Jim) as much as you and I do. "Can you believe that season finale?!" we all squealed -- and I cannot wait to get back to school to watch the new season with you!
Oh, and it appears that I will not be going to Australia in the spring. Have to tell you about it sometime.
I love you so very much, and I can't wait until we're both back at school and can catch up on each other's lives!
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