Elections, hibernation, and good behaviour

Alright, this weekend, DRC's first election in 40 years is about to take place...huge implications, huge possibilities, could truly mark the end of an era of untold violence and chaos and tragedy for this country. Bukavu is crawling with journalists, and if you're especially skilled at surfing the web you may find some articles on my programme (a polish weekly, the new york post, and maybe the herald)--vultures! Check it out, read up, this is Congo's weekend in the media.
As for me, I've just returned from Dubai, heaps of stories and pictures from the last month, and since we'll be locked in our residence over the weekend (no one is entirely confident that something studpid wont happen election day...) So keep your eyes peeled for some picture laden posts...if anyone know's how to do that fancy collage/zoom thing with photos, let me know.
Shirt of the week: "Desperately seeking a meaningful overnight relationship"--spotted on a pakistani gentleman, Carrefour, Dubai

Soundtrack of the week: rocking out to Wintersleep (dark and brooding, gets me through late afternoon report writing), K'naan (somali hip hop), Damien Marley--not sure what planet he's on but welcome to Jammrock is nice(k'naan is touring with him this summer)

Big Props: City of Dubai, for giving south asian construction labourers(may be too soft a term, but by definition, slaves don't receive pay, right?) the afternoon off during the months of July and August...maybe 50celcius really is too hot.
Pace
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