Hiatt's in the Congo

 Our journey home began at 11:00 AM Friday the 6th, (2:00 AM Utah time). We made our way to the airport, and there was not as much traffic as there usually is, so it went smoothly.  I took this picture once we got inside the airport.  The distance from the office to the airport is about 8 miles...so it took us about 35 minutes to go 8 miles! At the airport, you can pay 50 dollars a person and sit in the lounge, which we do. The next stop is the hanger, where you go if you don't pay for the lounge.  We all end up there any way!  There is no AC or fans so it is so hot in there...plus there are only about 35 seats total so you stand the whole time. Made it on the plane! The airport.  The building on the left side that is long with a blue roof is the hanger where you wait. then you walk out to the plane! A termite mound next to the runway... they fascinate me! Some abandoned tanks next to the runway. Lunch... a mushroom and spinach quiche with pasta salad. We w...

 We always want to let those who help us at the compound know how much we appreciate them (and let's be honest, how much we appreciate this group hasn't stolen from us...yet).  We got the 2 gardeners, the 4 security officers, and the 2 armed guards each a bag of beans, a bag of rice, and a bag of maize.  They were so appreciative of it! The gardeners taking it to their shed. The security taking it to their guard house!