Who says you can't go home again?

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Nsona Mpangu

As the station where I spent my first four years in the Congo, and where my parents worked for seven years, Nsona Mpangu was probably for me the most anticipated stop on our trip. Of course for my sister Patricia it was seeing where she was born in Sona Bata. We were welcomed by former students warmly. As background, Nsona Mpangu has become an isolated outpost for both geographic and political reasons. It is 35 km. off the main highway and the road is narrow and rutted. As soon as we arrived I headed for our former house, the water tower, and other landmarks I remembered from living at this station. It is no longer a mission station as no missionaries work there. It was amazing to see trees I remembered from over 40 years ago. As you will see from the photos, the physical plant has deteriorated substantially from when we lived there.

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Photos

The shower
Our second house is now a guest house. This is what you get for your shower.

The soccer field
Where we were evacuated in 1960.

Former student
He remembered me and Jeannie.

Ecole secondaire
The condition of this school was probably my biggest disappointment.

Twin girls
5-weeks old.