Long Time NO Speaky

Finally, I'm back. That was a long time to hold my tongue. Whew! So a little explaining is in order. The internet here in Knshasa is not always reliable due to frequent power outages. However, it is on now and I got my server issues supposedly taken care of so here goes. This past week I had my first basketball game with the guys. We played a Congolese basketball club. the shortest player on their team was 6' 5" and the tallest on our team is only 6' 2". They had two seven footers but they could not get the ball because my guys played their guts out against them. We only lost by three points which is good for the pride as everyone in the stands thought for sure we would so loose by 20 points. Never underestimate the power of team work.
I have a few more articles that I will post that I have been saving for you beloved readers. They are about a couple of great places to eat. Speaking of whcih let me tell you about the best chicken in the Congo and probably in about half the world. It was a little joint called, "Mama Cornells". The joint has an outside courtyard and an indoor room that is nice and clean and cool. They grill an entire chicken and cook some of the best fires. They have fried plantains that are real good. The chicken is so moist and tender and has a beautiful flavor that makes my mouth water to even think about it. The restaurant only will seat about 60 between the inside and outside. You have to make reservations and it is well worth the forty or so minute drive through the heart of Kinshasa. The food was Phenominal and cheap. Nine of us got stuffed for only 13 dollars a piece. Wow!!! More later.