February Photos
With the rain have come the flying ants (really they are some sort of
termite, but everyone calls them ants). These bugs are a big thing around here.
Last night I took the dorm girls out into the pouring rain and, and we caught
tons of these ants flying around the lights. We then fried them in butter with
onions. It was a big treat for all. Even Meredith ate one. Some kids like to eat
them raw, which I tried, though I prefer them cooked. The really brave kids will
eat them live, allowing the bug to crawl down their throats. Here are a few
pictures to allow you to see this African experience
Click on the photos for a full-sized picture.
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We only caught a few flying ants the first night of the rains. |
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Some of our kids frying the flying ants. |
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Abby and her friend removing the wings before cooking. |
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