heya

sorry this took so long. they keep me busy around here, and the internet is butts.

I mean, it's a miracle that we even have it, but trying to upload pictures and blog posts is a bit tedious/nigh upon impossible given the tiny bits of free time i can grab now and then.

This place is beautiful. Truly stunning. When I get a free day I will try and capture it for you all. there's this one video that i want you all to see especially, but uploading video may actually be impossible. so maybe i'll save it for 5 months from now.

The people here are treasures, every one of them. The guys I'm working with especially, are fun, jokin' around, warm, welcoming people.

One thing I've learned is the power of being welcoming. It's phenomenal. Paul introduced me to all the guys, and of course there's a pretty obvious barrier between me and the Gabonese French speakers. But as we left the garage, one of them, Olivier, just reached out and gave me a hearty pat on the back.

And then I knew I had been accepted. It was wonderful. So that's what I've taken away so far.