The is a family Stephanie came to know really well. We went and visited there often. Most of the women of the family left for Khartoum before the rainy season. Three brides and their husbands moved in and so we had new friends to visit. There was a little boy (it is usual occurrence to have a little boy or girl from your extended family be given to you after marriage to help with things) that Avery loved to play with. Not quite sure how to write his name in English, it would be similar to Khati. One of the brides, Afafe and I did henna one day. They typically do this once a week as a beauty treatment. Once you are married you can put henna on the bottoms of your feet to symbolize your marriage. It is also a great way to get some rest as once the henna is on you have to let it drive for a few hours. Since they do their feet and hands it typically means a great time to chat and to catch a little nap!
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