The Grand Cross-Cultural X-change

So here I am in Bamako, the capital of Mali, with their interesting architecture, fabulous restaurants, and street lights that work--contrary to Guinea's capitol of Conakry. As much as I am enjoying my stay, my heart jumps into my throat everytime I think of the real reason I'm here...To greet the parents at the airport. I am so excited that they are coming to see and experience a little of my life here, but a little (a lot actually) but worried about this HUGE cultural-learning experience. How are they going to react to the housing, the food, the bathrooms, the transportation, the service,the children? I hope they're prepared and armed with a lot of patience. Anyways just wanted to get my anxieties out there.