We will be here two weeks tomorrow and we have dynamically developed. This place is one of a freaking kind. It is truly impossible to portray Tembagapura in pictures and words- really, really impossible. The beauty, uneasiness and logistical implications are abundant. The only moments of peace for me are at night when everyone is sleeping and the rain is falling.
The kiddos finished school (again) which was good for them. They got to interact with their peers and create relationships before they all leave for holiday. Looking forward to being apart of the school year in the Fall.
I think my personal challenge has been the issues with the locals. Things have progressed and created more challenges up at the mine, trickled down to town and therefore heightened security and personal awareness. All to be expected and forewarned yet still a challenge. I feel so bad for the employees here who just want work but can't and suffer consequences from not.
The cultural separation (again to be expected) is huge. I find it difficult to be patient and understanding at times. But I am the foreigner here and must remember that. And most of the locals are so very sweet and kind.
Tomorrow we chopper down to Timika for more paperwork and logistics for our Visas. Funny to most here when I say I am not ready to go anywhere. But the kiddos get to swim (hopefully).
We have surprisingly received a lot of our air freight. It was just as everyone here has described- Christmas! We got some random things but happy to get them.
I am exhausted and have to catch a helicopter in the morning. So good night! (Good morning)....
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