Today the young female and I escaped the compound and went to a local establishment that specializes in hair. She got small streaks of natural looking lighter colors put in, they call it “highlights”. I on the other hand got all over color to erase the streaks of “tinsel” as the lovely lady fixing me called it. I made a comment that the assailants were obviously to blame for the tinsel (though to protect myself from future retribution I used the term “kids” instead of assailants)

We then ventured to a neighboring village and met friends for nourishment at a local saloon that also specializes in foodstuffs. Was delightful…almost made me forget that I am but a mere hostage.

Its quiet on the compound now, the MOUS’s have taken the three youngest captors into town for essentials, and the eldest 2 captors are out scavenging for food from the pond. I wonder if they are testing me to see if I will make a getaway? I considered an attempted escape but the road going in and out is wide enough only for one vehicle and after completing my chores, I fear I have missed my window. If I were to escape now I would surely meet them on the route, and I am not prepared for a foot chase through the foliage filled with bloodsuckers!! I will stay another day since the MOUS’s have promised to return with wine…I hope this was not just a rouse to keep me confined!