Yesterday was very successful. With the team together, everyone is getting fitter and used to the high altitudes. Honorine and I have been sharing our lunches with the driver of our SUV and sector officials the last couple of days. I think that has gone far in showing our intention to work together. Two lunches for 4 or 5 people doesn't go very far, but it is better than nothing.

Coming back from the field, Theophile asked one of the villagers for sugarcane. The green stem is peeled by machete, the succulent interior is bitten off, chewed for the cane juice, and then spit out. We each had a stalk that was 3 or 4 feet long. It was so good.

The driver had bought us roasted corn which was waiting for us upon return to our car. Even though it was raw with only the outside slightly toasted the roasted corn was very good. However, last night my stomach started making some suspect noises... As I am writing this, we are careening on a winding road on the way to see the gorillas. I'm not usually car sick but right now I am not exactly feeling quite right. Luckily, I believe in mind over matter. I'm fine. No really, I'm fine.