I googled Sexaxa today, and my blog entry was one of the first 5 results! It took me aback. It just goes to show that anything you write on the internet can back to you. Anyway, I am now fully settled in Maun. I'm camping for now at a very nice hotel, which means there's a great pool, restuarant, message area (I'm planning on waiting until I get super stressed before I cave) and bar, but I go back and sleep in a tent every night. Kind of strange, really. We have been cooking as a group every night, which has led to such interesting creations as hallah, 13 kg of beef, grilled cheese, dumplings and stew, and hummus, all made over a campfire (except the hummus, no cooking needed). It's a great bonding experience. One of our 8 has already left for Kasane, and another is planning on leaving tomorrow. Soon there will only be 5 of us, though we are getting moved into a chalet on Sunday, which will make everything wonderful.
Maun is really easy to get around. I walk up to the road and hail a cab, who will take me to the old mall or new mall for P3.20, about 50 cents. Or if you are lucky, you catch a combi for only P2.70. Most combis get full, like 15-16 people in the van, but a few days ago I had the attendent sitting on my lap. That was a new level of full. The manager at my hotel has also given me two rides to town. It just goes to show the generosity of the people here and how being nice to managers pays off!
I am going to study the cultural village at Sexaxa for my Independent Study Project. I will stay in Maun though and commute. It's difficult to get the info I need so far, but it will undoubtably come together eventually. I mean, I have almost 4 weeks left to do it. And while I'm not working, I'll be enjoying walking around this town, where you run into the same people all the time and can buy sweet rasta earrings for P10.