as a Civil Observer in MONUC via the Folke Bernadotte Academy - FBA
19 September 2009
Depart d'EUSEC
I've found the best way to practice French in Bunia; move in with the French. Unfortunately, less than I week after I moved in, half of them move out... EUSEC, EU Security, is moving to Kisangani, so we'll take over their house. Hopefully we'll be able to keep the water, Internet and 24h electricity, and if so this house is far better than what I ever had chez MECHEM. Even without all that it's going to be really good because I adore these guys I'm now sharing with. And apart from all the good food and wine and nice company, it will mean even more improvement of the French :)
Since the end of April, I am in the Congo working as a civilian observer with the civil police in MONUC. Thus, my present 'life and work' is in the East of this vast country; in Bunia, a tiny little town in the district of Ituri.
Depending on the access to, and speed of, Internet, I aim to post as many photos as possible. I will try not to write too long posts, but sometimes waiting for the photos to be uploaded, I have too much time to keep writing...
You never know when it might come in handy to be a blacksmith