Sunday, March 6, 2011

In The Countryside

We just arrived at Monsieur Patrick's plantation about five hours outside of Douala. We spent the day driving through the countryside, and stopped to buy fresh fruits, see a waterfall and smelled the fragrant flowers produced by the Coffee trees that cover over 150 acres of his 1,000 acre farm. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and the people are incredibly friendly and beautiful. We bounced around in the car with our eyes wide and our smiles even larger. We are learning so much, everything from the politics of the region, to the production of coffee, natural rubber and oil substitutes, to the significance of a person's social status based on the number of silver tinned roofs his house is comprised of. We look forward to many lessons and experiences that this beautiful country and its people have to offer. Tomorrow we are planning on heading to the medical university...this is where our work begins! Another sincere thank you goes out to everyone that helped make this amazing journey begin!

"You will realize when you are older that learning about different cultures allows you to gain true comprehension and to find peace." -Monsieur Patrick Desplaces-







Take a look at the plantation!

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9 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    It all looks so amazing! Shout out to my little sis Brittany - I am so proud of and excited for you. Enjoy every minute girl! I love you!

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  2. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Love ya Court, your biggest fans, Mom and Dad

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  3. Maria Mansfield RichardsonMarch 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I am so happy to read your updated posts! Safe travels!,,

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  4. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Let the adventure begin. The plantation looks lush and idyllic (maybe this time you can actually bring some coffee home with you :-)). We can’t wait to see the classroom and hear about the transfer of knowledge, and technology to the recipients, and most importantly the people stories. Love, Grandma and Grandpa
    P. S. Please say hello to my friends Carolyn and Brittany from me. Grandma

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  5. Sue MarousMarch 7, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Will be thinking about you all the way. Soak it all in for these are memories of a lifetime. Love you much Courtney, Aunt Sue

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  6. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Hi Brittany and gang! The plantation looks beautiful. If you can bring home some extra coffee we would love some! John & Belinda W.

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  7. bsilversteinMarch 7, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Hey Guys! This looks awesome. That was a trip of a lifetime. Be sure to take lots of pictures, talk to everyone you can, and bring back lots of coffee! Its the best I've ever had!

    Good luck at the school, and have fun. I'll keep reading the blog to keep updated.

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  8. HowardMarch 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Looks like a fantastic trip and an awesome opportunity to understand how you can really help folks that need it. Hopefully the technology y'all are providing will help some in Camaroon to provide even more help to their neighbors.

    David, I'm expecting you to provide the coffee for the campout later this month!

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  9. DianneMarch 8, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    What a beautiful place. You all are so blessed to have this experience. I love you Court!!!
    Love Auntie

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