Bats, Cats & other creatures of the night

My sleeping quarters. 

I sleep in the middle of the compound on a cot with mosquito netting over it.  It helps me catch any breeze that happens to go by. Usually I leave my mosquito net open on one end to get some air. Last night a bat flew in with me. Man, did I every move fast outta there. It is a very small space. And then a cat jumped into my bed and grabbed the bat and took off. You can't make this s*** up. Crazy man. So I was not sleeping well due to this and I keep hearing noise either in or behind the closest tukul (hut). I am just paranoid I thought to myself. Then there was a low flying prop airplane flying over, very slowly. It took forever to get over. I have never heard a prop job at night. Fifteen minutes later there was a lot of gunfire. It was in the distance, I was not frightened. It was just an odd night. In the morning one of the Sudanese who lives here asked if I saw the gazelle hanging out behind my place. I guess that explains the noise I was hearing. Also, John Makach, our driver, said he heard an antonov, a Russain made airplane that the North flies. Hmmmm. Such a strange night.

Dr. Mike challenging Mary

Mary learns American games

We have introduced "cornhole" to all the staff. Some stiff competition is going on here. It also explains the beanbags I was making last weekend. The beanbags work great. As usual, I am having a fun time in Werkok.

Wish me a good nights sleep - C