2 weeks, but who's counting???

I've been here two full weeks now, not counting travel time. Things are becoming more familiar. Driving around is less scary, and I'm actually remembering names of people I've met. It's very strange to not know anyone, and to not be known by anyone. This is a first for me! I have to admit, I've had waves of homesickness. I know we are where we are supposed to be tho. Political tension is a new thing for us as well. The rumors are flying, but we are at peace. It's nice to be surrounded by people who have been here many times before. Hopefully it's all a rumor and things will go smoothly. I guess this is to be expected in a country that has not had a democratic presidential election in thirty something years.
Kiki went monkey hunting today in Kenya. She said it was a blast. We will post some of her pictures when she gets here to Kinshasa. She fed them bananas and mangos. We too are enjoying the mangos! They are all around us. Papayas too.
I've decided I will give a BIG prize to the first visitor to come here from the states. So...you'd better hurry!
gjc