Day 2 "in" Congo-Kinshasa

Hey everyone! So it's Monday; my first day back to school after Winter Break and my second day "in" Congo-Kinshasa (when I say in, I mean emmersed in the cultural aspect I have chosen for the country- I am still in the U.S.)! It has been going well so far with exception to the beans which are giving me a stomach ache! This morning, I had a light breakfast as the Congolese do which consisted of a slice of bread. My lunch mimicked my dinner from last night in a smaller portion and without the beans (I had to give my stomach a break). At school I got comments that the lunch looked good- just what I want to hear :). For a snack I put two staples together- bananas and peanuts (peanut butter is the form I am choosing to have). I have a hankering for cheese but this very Americanized food is not really in the African culture based on my research. I will not cave in though- I have a feeling that my diet for the week will come to good. I am posting every day so far just to keep you updated because my journey has just begun. I realize within the next day or two, reading lists of the food I have eaten will get old. You will always get a post though at the end of the week with overall reactions and how the week has contributed to the overall purpose I have for this adventure. Posts midweek will come as they are needed. Just thought I would mention that tonight I am trying cumin sauce with my dinner. Traditionally, the sauce is served with chicken, but I will be eating it over my regular staples- as I mentioned, I don't eat meat. I let you know how the sauce tasted and such along with the showing of my pictures at the week's end. If you don't see a post, don't worry. I just don't want to become a bore rambling on about my day to day food (I also tend to get a lot of homework, but that's beside the point)! Talk to you real soon- off to the store for ingredients!