Wednesday, January 19, 2011

East Africa Travel and Arrival

after 30 something hours of travel we made it to our room, and more importantly BEDS...

the travel days were amazing. our room arrangements in dubai fell through in such a way that we were afforded the opportunity to see much of the city - a fantastic bonus. we arrived in east africa and treated to an amazing 3 hour ride through the desert our first city. we had quite a special meal of local food such as goat, camel (meat and milk) a banana bread pudding, and an unidentified ocean fish, which was my favorite. we then haggled for blankets (for our time in the village) and spent much of the afternoon in the market which seen to take up much of downtown. we ended the day with a special meal of dumplings and other local flavors at our host's home. the people here are vibrant and beautiful. Phillip and i had a very insightful conversation with a local on the plane from dubai... Ahamed really stole my heart.

i'm sure he was the first of many in this country to do so...



































8 comments:

  1. LOVE that we're able to keep up with you guys...we're in prayer for ya'll and thankful for the updates and pics!

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  2. Awesome pics! Love to all of you! PS where r the landing wheels on the plane on the sand? :)

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  3. glad to hear you made it there safe and sound. outstanding coverage already :) enjoy!

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  4. Love the pictures. Great things are going to happen. Prayers for all of you, the paths you cross, the people you touch & the families at home waiting for your safe return. Love & hugs being sent to all of you.

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  5. fantastic photos! beautiful places and people...can't wait to see more!

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  6. We are so proud of you all and are covering you in prayers!!!

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  7. amazing cuz! can't wait to hear/see more.

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