Well, here we are on the other side of the world!
Steve and I boarded an “Airbus’ in D.C. (it’s as big as a football field) for the flight to Johannesburg, South Africa via Dakar, Senegal for gas. In Dakar, before taking off again, the stewardesses run down the aisles with bug spray above their heads, spraying the inside of the plane and us occupants with insecticide saying: “please cover your mouths and close your eyes.”
After 20 hours, several airplane meals, and NO sleep, we arrived in Jo’berg for an overnight before the last leg to Lilongwe, Malawi and another 2 hours of flying. But we’re here, and our friends Brenda and Perry and their lovely family have opened their hearts and home to us. What fun getting to know them all over again.
Tomorrow, we check out the tasks ahead. THANK YOU for all your prayers , they keep us uplifted!
Tags: brenda, dakar, flights, johannesburg, lilongwe, perry, steve
Oh my goodness….bug spray, Seriously…..:-( At least you are finally there, and you were able to post this blog!! YIPPEE!!! Now let the painting begin….:-)
wow, you guys got tan fast. and dad’s hair grayed a bunch
So did the stewardess say Coffee, Tea, Me or Bugspray?!!
Glad you are on solid ground… spent the day with G-Dad yesterday…he was quiet, but with it when awake ate all of his lunch and dinner-course I shoved it down his throat!!
Hugs!
Relieved to hear you arrived. We have been praying for your safety and success with the mission. Stay cool, hydrated and well!!
Glad you’re in country! Been enjoying the journey from NJ. They did the insecticide in and out of Galapagos too. Airlines should charge for those “stowaways”!