This Norwalk couple currently lives in northern Africa. While befriending the people there, they are teaching English and training others to teach English. He also helps the locals drill wells in search of water. We are not naming the two for security reasons. They are partially funded by the Geotrac Foundation. This is the third in a series of articles about their lives in Africa. I've been mulling over the different ways our culture impacts the way we view life. Suddenly I find myself living among people who see life differently in both big and small ways. Thanks to several cultural anthropology courses, I know that people have reasons underlying their actions. Though it's tempting to look at another's actions and evaluate them according to my own values (which have been developed largely by my cultural background), I will never come to the right conclusion by doing this. Sounds mainly theoretical so far. How does culture impact those around me? Not much is more important in sustaining physical life than water. How does my culture impact my thoughts regarding water? To be honest, as a relatively affluent American, I'm not so sure I have many thoughts about water. That reality speaks volumes. What do I know or assume about water? Water flows when I turn on the tap. I don't know where my water comes from, but I believe it's clean, drinkable and abundant. It's not just that water flows when I turn on the tap water flows at whichever temperature I desire. Clean, drinkable, clear, safe, hot, warm or cold water, at my disposal. And I forgot abundant. Enough for a bathtub full, or a warm shower just to relax. Enough to wash my car until it sparkles (not that I do that very often).