Jubilee Day

Today we awoke very early to drive across town. We headed towards the regions diaseis St Christoper Catholic Church. they celebrated there 50th anniversary. We arrived an hour early to secure good seats. We sat near the front. i was quite a spectacle, the only white person there, until a Colombian brother came in. The mass was beautiful. There was lots of singing and dancing. Enough to last three and a half hours. No A/C, Power went out towards the end and all the fans stopped spinning. It was hot. people were still very happy though. I took lots of video and will post it tomorrow along with many other videos. After the Mass there was a celebration. More music, dancing, a buffet and socializing. The music here is incredible, its not just bongos and whistles. It sounds a lot like Caribbean music. I met many English speaking people from Kenya. They say there is no war in the country, Congo. It is made up by the media. The East is peaceful. That is where the minerals are... People treat me so good. First cause i am white with curly hair. But when they find out i am an American they become particularly kind. they bring me to the front of the Buffet line. They introduce me to the senate members. they bring me cold drinks (which is a luxury here) they are very happy to have me here and they show it. I cant believe there are not more Americans here. They love my hair. As i walk through crowds people reach out and run their fingers through it. I was dancing and some girl came up behind me, and started dancing with me, with her hands in my hair. Dont get that kind of attention in America. Sunday is a day to rest and celebrate the lord. For this reason we didnt go to the orphanage. Tomorrow we will go early and work all day. Took lots of photos but i am low on battery and it takes about 20 minutes to upload each photo. Hope Florida and the rest of America is Swell. Bon soir