what's going on out there?

Gentle reader, you may be wondering why no posts for two weeks, then all
of a sudden, multiple posts at the same time. An explanation awaits the
patient mind. Life in Africa, although surprisingly connected, is
unsurprisingly inconsistent. This week was marked by a loss of
electricity for three days, the loss of the telephone service for the
past week and a half, and the countrywide lack of natural gas, so that
trying to cook, bathe, or boil water for drinking became a bit of a
chore. On the good side, dinner by candlelight is always fun, my
computer has a relatively new battery that still holds its charge well,
and my entertainment is relatively power-free anyway (guitar, dominoes,
cards, dinner with friends). And we emerged on the far side unscathed.

So, I'm writing posts as the mood strikes, and I figure I'll post them
when the opportunity arises. I hope that your thirst has been slaked,
for a time at least. And salvation awaits in the guise of a Dutch man
who is going to wire us for wireless satellite internet at some point in
the next several months. Hopefully my ability to show you pictures will
increase at that time.