Bien venu tout le monde et bonjour! This is my first post of what will hopefully be a long and fruitful blogging experience. I'm still state-side at the moment and going through the last few hectic checks of my bags before heading off tomorrow at 7am for philly (and then for ouaga 3 days later). Thanks to everyone for all the last minute well-wishing- I had quite the time in 'merica during my last few weeks. Anyway check back for hopefully more colorful posts.