Quality Internet connections have been hard to find in small-town Cameroon, so these entries are a few days behind. Thanks for your patience!
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Saturday, Sept. 13
Limbe, Cameroon
Someone stole my pants in Ghana. They were drying on the clothesline, a light-weight pair of hiking trousers, and they disappeared.
They were my only pair.
Luckily for me, tailors are as common in West Africa as Starbucks are in Seattle. So I played like a local. I went to the market and bought fabric, then took it to a tailor and described how I hoped the end result would look. The tailor took my measurements, and a day later I picked up these pants. They’re not quick-dry or high-tech, but they’re fashionable!
A few more photos of Limbe:
September 19, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Wow, this is a great post. Love the new pants — they’ll be a hit when you get back! =)
Also, the photos on the wall are so funny! Why not?
September 19, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Thanks for putting some recent pictures on your blog – it is nice to see you!
September 20, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Love your pants!What does something like that cost?
So good to hear from you!
Your mom and dad are going to meet us tomorrow in Williamstown – Matt is in a weekend tournament. It’ll be good to catch up with your parents.
Grandma was so excited about your call!
Continue to be careful. We love you!
Aunt Donna
September 21, 2008 at 2:47 am
Cost of the material: about $7
Cost of the tailoring: about $5
Total = $12