Prosper is a dignified 23 year old Congolese who left Goma's environs in search of opportunity amidst the throng of Kampala. He takes care of the place and generally makes us feel helpless, safe, but helpless. If you look down our driveway, you'll see a small hut just left of the gate. That is where he sleeps. We cook him dinner every night, along with Jack the dog, who is doing quite well of late, fattening up and even getting a bit picky as to the eats we provide. Prosper speaks only French, Swahili, some Luganda, and Lingala, thus our communication with him is a bit limited, despite Dave's speaking pretty good French: Congolese French is not Parisian French. We love and deeply appreciate Prosper's hard work and dedication to our well being.
I just read through every post on your blog and I am fascinated by your adventures thus far. Marin and I fed Oscar tonight and all is well at the Idaho residence. Stay well and safe! Love, the Colemans
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for helping with Oscar! We will somehow repay you when we get back, assuming you are still there!
DeleteWow, if only you'd known, u could've brushed up on one of those languages before you left!! A polyglot...
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