Mom. So on reading what I wrote last night in regards to driving I just want to add the following to ease your heart. Those most at risk in the tumult of the streets here are pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. When driving around it is the danger to them that I had in mind when I (perhaps over-dramatically) mentioned "the violence a hairsbreadth away". Those of us in cars (which we have access to via the generosity of Teju's family) are well protected in case of an accident. You should also know that Teju's cousins were surprised by the accident and said that it is not as common as my western eyes, observing the chaotic traffic here assumed it to be. Also in our favor is the fact that all traffic is considerably slower, the vehicles smaller, and all drivers here are much more attentive. Driving here is not a task that can be relegated to the sub-conscience.
I love you very much and promise to come home in one piece.
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