I've been in the Congo now for five weeks. I've experienced loneliness, frustration, feelings of incompetence, fatigue and a near crash landing on the Congolese national carrier, Air Bravo. But God's provision has been...amazing. Work - while hectic and at times ad hoc - has been fulfilling. I've actually noticed improvements in my French (praise the Lord! Seriously!). I've met great people. I feel challenged everyday. I haven't yet fallen sick. The weather is warm but cooler than it is in Seattle! What more could I ask for. My home: 
Sunset from the home: 
Enjoying a meal with housemates: 
Bukavu, the city in which I live and work:      
Boating on Lake Kivu:       
Yes, the individuals below are washing vehicles and motorbikes in the Lake. 
Field visit to Uviria, DRC with IRC's PAGE (Projet pour une approche globale de l'education) team:       
Our car got stuck! 
It took A LOT of people to get it un-stuck.  On the beach at Lake Tanganika, the Congolese side:  
Weekend trip to Bujumbura, Burundi: Lake Tanganika, the Burundian side:     
There were definitely more bicyclists on the roads than drivers.  
End-of-year parade through Burkavu for Le Progres, a school my friend teaches at: 
Yes, we marched straight down the middle of Bukavu's main street. 
Look how great they look! 
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