tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296650387080062866.post4351799826358091401..comments2018-12-05T10:45:25.160-08:00Comments on Life as a Southpaw: Cultural clashes: a reflection on my Congo experience.Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908032612623820029noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296650387080062866.post-33014785520896136482013-11-10T10:49:34.654-08:002013-11-10T10:49:34.654-08:00Awesome post Andrew! This story resonates with me ...Awesome post Andrew! This story resonates with me on so many levels...putting into words very similar thoughts, feelings and frustrations I had during my African travels (particularly in Mali) but have been unable to even two years later. Although I knew or saw what was happening from the moment I arrived, I fought it daily and it wore me down. Perhaps even affecting my overall experience slightly. It was a huge struggle for me internally because I did not have the means to help everyone. As soon as you start, where do you stop when a line starts to form? I'm sure it's something they didn't understand, nor did I, when on occasion I would become outwardly hostile towards them. Still, it was a wonderful experience and likewise, I would not trade it for anything. Thank you.erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796405496675119971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1296650387080062866.post-44334858949245493012011-09-10T20:10:34.425-07:002011-09-10T20:10:34.425-07:00This was a really cool post: the super articulate ...This was a really cool post: the super articulate descriptions of your experiences with your tour guide and other companions made for fascinating reading, and illustrated these cultural differences so clearly and thoughtfully. I think I would have had such similar reactions to these situations and I empathized strongly with your frustration. You also sound so gracious and grateful to be there. And so self-aware. Thanks for posting, Andrew. :)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02283972565840663117noreply@blogger.com