Today Gam and I spent the day with a family. We went early to learn how she made her signature dish, chicken and rice. I have to admit this is my favorite dish here. I think it is because it is the closest thing to home. During the preparation, the husband asked me if I cooked. I replied, "no, not really" and you should have seen the utter fear in his eyes. How will I ever marry? He said that I must learn and that he would teach me to make pizza when I returned to their house after he goes to the hospital in Sarajevo. I thought it was comical but I forgot how big a deal cooking is here. I do not think I would be considered a dobro riba (good fish; translated great catch) as I am useless in the kitchen. I enjoyed the laughs though. During lunch, the husband stopped eating and put down his fork. He told us he was so glad that Gam and I were here and that we were able to eat with them in their house. He had always imagined meeting us since he began to know Teresa but did not think the time would ever come. He then continued to eat in silence. He is a very sweet man who loves his wife dearly and treats her very well. There love is very comfortable and respectful with one another. The mom and I are to spend time together this week making curtains for the bookshelves in my classroom. This is another thing I cannot do....sew. (once again...not a dobro riba) I have no idea what the measurements are but will use my arms to get an estimate which is scary. I look forward to meeting the rest of the mom's family in their village sometime before I leave. Today was a fantastic day spent getting to know people. I am very glad for the opportunities that are set before me.
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