So before we met to discuss this book I had gathered up a lot of photos and information about the Congo and hunted up some pictures too. Unfortunately my computer froze and is still not working, but yesterday we finally got the files off of it and so I can at last post that collection of photos. I had a bunch of links too but those were copied into a word document that wasn't saved, so you just get the photos.
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| Impala |
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| Poisonwood flower |
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| In the same plant family as Poison Ivy (Anacardiaceae), all parts of Poisonwood carry the irritant that causes painful, itchy, blistering rashes in many people. |
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| Poisonwood Trunk |
I'd never heard of the okapi and figured I probably wasn't the only one, so here are some pictures.
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| Okapi |
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| Patrice Lumumba |
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| Smiling Ike |
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| green mamba snake |
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| Mobutu |
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And a few things to cheer you up. Here's the link to the BYUtv video
Pioneers in Africa.
And since they don't have them around here I thought you might be interested to know what White Castles are if you have lived a deprived life and haven't ever had them. They are one of those things that may be an acquired taste. They do seem rather gross, but they are well loved!
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| The burgers that they serve at White Castles are themselves called White Castles and they come in those lovely little boxes, have a slimy bun, a super thin patty, steamed minced onions and a pickle. Mmm. Seriously. |
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| This is a photo I took when I was home last January/February. It's the White Castle in Corydon, Indiana and yes, it is actually suggesting that you make reservations for Valentine's Day. |
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| Shot of a White Castle around the time period that the Poisonwood Bible is set. |
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