Why did I stop writing? I didn't.. my computer stopped working. A gorilla attack? Snakes? Riot? Power Surge? No.. Manufacturing problem. At least, that is the most likely culprit. So, now I am in Youndé, picking up gwinn, and getting the files off of my old (new) computer, and putting them on a new (old) computer... thanks to JP and Tomas. So, now that I have the machine, and the files, I am heading back to Lomié with Gwinn tomorrow morning. Once I am settled, I have a ton of stuff to post, so, bear with the technical difficulties if you please, I am wounded, but not dead (technologically speaking). If you don't see anything in the next few days.. I am.. toast. finished. At least for a month or so.
check out
http://www.ciad.lomie.net
the quickie site for the gorilla habituation project...
as a replacement for more diary updates.
-hey, at least I'm throwing something up here, and not just leaving it blank.
for the new entries, can I make a general request? I need computers. Gwinn is coming to visit me in a month, and I am hoping that I can find 3 old laptops that she can take with her. Windows, Mac... its all good. I am currently trying to get some paperwork from the government that will allow me to bring them in without having to pay bribes, and it looks like it will work...so now, the only thing missing is.. well, laptops. If you have an old beat up laptop, or even an old, non-beat up laptop.. I will happily take them. If you were looking for a reason to buy a new one, maybe this will push you over the edge...
ok. back to writing more about life in the heart of the congo basin.
thanks.
I'm back from bamenda with a few good stories.. but they will have to wait until I get to catch up on my writing. I also have lots of pictures, and a few videos as well... although itts going to take me a few days, as I am being swamped by requests for work.
I am heading to Bamenda tomorrow for the VSO Volunteer Conference. I don't think that I will be able to post for a week. So, I've put up a few entries to tide you over, and I've even done my best to leave you with a cliff hanger. Enjoy, and see you in a week.