These are a naive traveler's views of a mysterious land. The Democratic Republic of Congo was formerly called Zaire, meaning "the river that swallows all rivers", evoking the grand scale of the basin that drains tropical central Africa. Congo is home to vibrant cultures, unimaginable resource wealth and biodiversity. The history of the Congo is marred by dark colonial heritage, poverty, disease and war. The puzzle is that the problems exist because of its riches.
Monday, May 19, 2008
1 Week Countdown!!
Hi Audience, one week of USA before summer travels and work in Congo. This week, I'll pack all requisite travel/work STUFF, move completely out of my apartment, talk about GIS at a technical high school, cram-listen French CDs, and get the mind right! Getting the mind right should include hanging with the family and friends, watching the Celtics and Champions League soccer, eating some good home-cooking, and communing with nature. There are lots of logistics I could worry about, but really its not worth it. Flexibility, being in the moment, and a longview perspective, will serve best in making this opportunity valuable. A good dose of humor and sensitivity too...I'll pray for the eyes to be open. Adventures, places, friends, await.
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