Newbie no more

This week it occurred to me that I am no longer the 'newbie' at work or anywhere, for that matter. Our research team has welcomed several new faces since I came on board and even my social circles and the group of people I live with are evolving to include people newer than me. Although I am still rather naive to some of the intricacies of life in Botswana, I am becoming more fluent in the culture. I get some pretty surprised looks from people when I greet them or respond to their greetings or questions in Setswana.