Taxi Tetris and making it to the bus station right on time
Wendy and Michele’s support and friendship and that they just get it
Breakfast outside
No more worms or mothy bugs or snails or other creepy crawlies
Uneventful travel to Douala and quickly getting settled into the new place
Walking home in the rain while a thunderstorm rolls in from the sea
Back in a port city and feeling at home
Discovering new local spots and food
When a project continues even after I’ve left the ship
Brent’s words years later, “you’re smart, you’re funny and gosh darn it, you’re not a whore”
Being spoiled with really good home cooked dinners
Police and private security guards to look out for me
When I can tell a contact is going to be amazing and suddenly a daunting task seems oh so simple
When the money balances easily
Sandrine’s example to take time for myself
The taste of saltwater on my lips, the feel of sea breezes in my hair and the feeling of sand slipping out from under me as the waves crash over the shore
How KJ got her tan back
That the travel to Kribi was totally worth it
Catching up on the Freakanomics podcast on two very long bus rides
An amazing and unforgettable glimpse into the ship Easter service
The mile marker that lets me know I’ve only got 30 more minutes in a sweaty, smelly, tiring bus ride
Finding a good burger and knowing all will be ok
Business that are easy to work with and excited about Mercy Ships
Windy messages
A Beautiful Wander 
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