Tradition, Tradition.. Fundong March 2, 2016 The rainy season has come early this year but it is probably preferable to being covered in dust. When it rains here, it pours so loud that is it almost impossible to have a conversation. Making my bi-monthly trip for basic groceries into the big town of Bamenda 2 […]
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The lives of others on the African continent
There is only one route from Douala to Bamenda and then on to the rural village of Fundong where I spend several weeks each year working on water and school projects. Unfortunately, that road was in a state of demolition. There is a new bridge under construction and the road through Bonaberri, one of the […]
I am already in Douala
I am already in Douala and flying out tonight at 2am to Istanbul….i am revisiting places from my past.. turkey , greece and italy.. Week 5 Fundong On the corner near the new boulangerie in Douala, women sat on the curb selling peanuts, avocados and phone time. I doubt, after sitting on the ground all […]
WEEK 3 FUNDONG –– the ants attacked the pineapple
The rains have begun.. when it rains here it is torrential.. get caught get soaked.. trek mud everywhere, worry that the motorcycle you are on doesnt slip on the wet pavement or rocky dirt road. The electric goes off, where is the flashlight.? how can i charge my laptop… the ants attacked the pineapple. WEEK […]