Hey, a few people have asked about the Internet access out here ("If you are on-line... how remote can it be?")
I wanted to explain the set up to you.
Congo has seemed to skip a few steps in technology.
There are no land lines out here, but cell phones are everywhere.
You can't send a letter or package here, but I can instant message a friend quickly.
The Internet here is set up on a V-Sat (Satellite) system. It isn't a common thing around here, but the ministry center is able to connect, thanks to the support of other churches (it costs about $25,000 and is the only one in the area) We have access to that satellite for 3 hours a day while they run the generator, otherwise we have no power.
I will try to take a picture of the satellite dish and post it for you this week.
A couple days of silence
Tomorrow we travel to Tandala. There V-Sat system is on the way, but has not been installed yet. I don't know that they have Internet access there.
If you don't hear from us for a few days, it is because we really ARE in a place where they are off line.
We are sorry if you don't hear from us, but I am sure we will have a LOT to write when we return.
Much Love,
Carl (and the rest of the team)
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Technology skipping seems to be a global thing. Great that we get to hear from you, bringing the scenes there more directly home.
A note about the satellite dish. It was one of the many things that has been shipped through the TouchGlobal Resource Center in Rockford. Whenever I see pictures of it I remember the Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship group that came from Northern Illinois University to load that container; a great group of volunteers.
Rocky
Hoping you all made the trip back from Tandala OK. Cynthia called yesterday from the "telephone tree" and it sounded like things were going well for the team. According to Google it looks like some possibility of rain coming up in Gemena. It will be interesting to hear what the small talk centered on during your visits, as you make new connections ofr the future. Take care all.
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