The whole new world

Everything is so different. I have continuously the feeling that my eyes should be recording all the details, streets, markets, buildings, cars, busses, markets, mosques. There is a new culture shock waiting behind every corner. Crossing the street and taking a taxi require some talent. They say we are going to get used to it, let's see. The question about survival of "just tourists" still remains. Even if they would ask for more money from foreigners, how the system could be understood without the inside knowledge?

I have to admit that going to the city center for the first time was stressful. Having all the reminders about being careful flashing in my mind, trying to memorise the road back, wanting to enjoy the fascinating scenery and the perfect temperature after the sunset, while listening to the local's analysis about the environment and the things I would have even known to pay attention to - that was quite much to handle but we survived. Fortunately I share (a room and) the taxi. Being confused together was highly appreciated.

Meeting with the AIESECers and the other already arrived EPs was really good. It reminded me that the life is still the same here as well and it was so much easier to relax after realizing it. Also, being able to have the common AIESEC language felt super nice after being compeletely lost with the majority of language based information here. Abbreviations, I wouldn't have ever believed I could feel so happy to hear you.

The local language they speak here sounds for me just like random noises after each other. It's kind of hard to even believe that those noises would mean something for somebody. On the other hand, it's easy to not to pay attention to it so it's not taking too much of your energy but the feeling of being really useless with my language skills is strong. It feels extremely necessary to learn some expressions to feel more comfortable and polite. I already have a list of the very basics and the host sister promised to teach us more little by little every day. Challenge accepted.

P.S. Yesterday I really got to know the power of sun. It's nothing you cannot live with, but it's definetely a tiring factor, in addition to all the other new things and the new enviroment. Water and light clothes, thank you for existing.