Last 3 weeks...

Hey y'all...

I've got the internet again after a couple of weeks - though was a close call as we've had no power for the night and most of the morning due to torrential rain and storms... and I'm travelling back to Bangem this morning. Luckily the lights came back just before I was leaving - so I've quickly nipped into the internet cafe.

So a quick update on the last 3 weeks... I did some touristing at Limbe - a seaside town close to here. I visited a primate zoo - it was really interesting watching the gorilla's and chimps... So many pics to keep you all interested when I'm back :o).

I also visited the Muanenguba lakes - the main tourist spot near Bangem, and what the local area is famous for. The lakes are result of a historic volcano eruption... and they are amazing. We had a 10km trek to the lakes.. which was slightly tiring, but the lakes and the surround area were gorgeous. We also visited the people who have inhabited the area - very interesting set... they concentrate on herding cows, goats etc, and seemed to have a very content and happy life!

In terms of work.. a couple of weeks ago I held a strategy workshop meeting with my colleagues. This was interesting as the younger members aren't normally used to inclusive planning - they are normally given tasks and that's it... We went through the various collateral I've created since I've been here... After the morning workshop, we went for a meal to celebrate our hard mornings work, as is customary!

For the last few weeks of my stay in Cameroon, I'm mainly supporting the two members of staff with their activities... and this is taking me to various workshops and meetings with community groups.

I have also completed my situational analysis of the Kupe-Muanenguba Division, which is basically a "how I see things" document outlining whats good and what are the opportunities and threats to the region. (if anyone wants a read, ping me an e-mail and I'll send it over).

Now i'm gonna see if i can post a couple of pics - I think u'll know if i'm successful or not!

ps. luckily I haven't had to travel with animals as yet... maybe that'll happen in Uganda :os!