So apparently we had a monkey invasion a few nights ago. Neither of us heard anything (Julia thought she might have heard something in her bathroom but the windows in there are TINY- no monkey could get in through those!) but the guards told us in the morning that they saw a monkey get into our appartment through a window. Nice. At least the monkey didn't trash the place (which is what usually happens when they get in!) Its not that strange to have monkeys around but this was pretty bold- they are getting more and more desperate for food and water because of the drought.
So we are being much more careful about locking our windows when we aren't around (or sleeping). Its all part of the adventure!
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Carrier Pigeon Faster Then Broadband....
This story made me laugh- between all of our power outages and internet issues when the power IS on, THIS seems like a viable option!
Apparently, a South African IT company decided it might be faster to send information to a city 60 miles away using a carrier pigeon (rather then their broadband connection). They attached a 4Gig flashdrive to the pigeon and sent it off. In the 2 hours it took the pigeon to fly to the other city and for the data to be uploaded, 4% of the data had been downloaded by the broadband connection.
Maybe I need to get a pigeon! For all the days when the power is off, or the lines have been vandalized (like the last few days), or when the internet just isn't working- for no apparent reason. Not sure how pigeons do with trans-atlantic flights though.
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Apparently, a South African IT company decided it might be faster to send information to a city 60 miles away using a carrier pigeon (rather then their broadband connection). They attached a 4Gig flashdrive to the pigeon and sent it off. In the 2 hours it took the pigeon to fly to the other city and for the data to be uploaded, 4% of the data had been downloaded by the broadband connection.
Maybe I need to get a pigeon! For all the days when the power is off, or the lines have been vandalized (like the last few days), or when the internet just isn't working- for no apparent reason. Not sure how pigeons do with trans-atlantic flights though.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
My New Neighbors
So I was sitting on my couch yesterday when I happened to see 2 big monkeys on the roof of the other building in our compound. THIS is why we have to make sure our windows are all shut before we leave! These guys broke into one of the flats (their balcony door must have been open) and came back out with food, which they proceeded to eat on the roof.
And this is my roommate Christine, trying to feed the monkeys. Christine is a great friend of mine from my last trip here- I had no idea she would be staying with Julia and I for a month- what a great surprise!!!
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