First attack in Pointe Noire

This morning, I was victim of my first, and hopefully, last attack in Pointe Noire. As I was driving back home, just before turning the corner onto Cote Sauvage our expat neighborhood, driving on paved and safe roads, a guy suddenly left the sidewalk opposite to us and threw a big rock at the car. He could have caused serious injuries if he had either hit higher right at the window or just a few seconds later right at two taxis coming the opposite way to where I was driving. Fortunately no one was hurt. I just kept on driving as I saw him throw the rock. He was definitely aiming at me. But by keeping my cool (and not reacting actually), I limited the damages and any potential reactions stemming from his action. Everyone stopped, looked alarmed at the loud noise the stone made upon impact. I think some of the taxi drivers yelled at him but since I drove away, I am not sure what happened next. I figured it was best to remove ourselves from the area. Our car is a big SUV so the guy just aimed too low at the back door, making a big dent and scratches to the body of the car but that was it. If he had hit the window a little higher he would have hurt Madenn. But since it didn't happened and there is nothing I could have done to prevent this incident, I won't dwell on that. One thing is for sure though, once again, I realize that life here can change from safe to dangerous in one millisecond, wherever we are in town. What is ironic is that I see this guy almost everyday around town. He is probably a beggar, mentally unstable based on his behavior and the ragged dirt colored shirt he wears without fail. But even if I hadn't noticed him before, now he can be sure that I will pay attention to his whereabouts one thousand miles away!

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[Blandine]

Faites bien attention a vous. Super reaction de ta part, felicitations. Je pense a vous. Je vous embrasse.