Arrived Safe and Sound

We are here and what a welcome we received. A brass band played for us at the airport. We were greeted by many and a rose corsage was pinned on each of us. Then we traveled in somewhat overcrowded vehicles 48 miles from the airport to Arusha. When we arrived at the church it was like Palm Sunday -- the brass band, other people, and children lined the driveway waving branches and shouting..."Hossana to the Son of David"...no, I guess they didn't say that, but it was moving. And we we got out of the vehicles we were hugged, and hugged, and hugged somemore. We too were served some real cake in a room that has the very same picture of Pastor Mushi and Pastor Gehrke that we have at Faith Lutheran Church.

The flight was for the most part uneventful, for that which was lost was found...someone lost an i-phone, medical card, and a passport -- but all were found. If you can guess who lost what first you may win a prize! Please post here your guesses.

The Tumaini Cottage is awesome! More pictures later. Andy and his wife are caterring to us with the meals, asking us what we want to eat...so when we get home there may be some new expectations.

We will get an early start, 7:30 a.m. back to the Engarenarok Parish for devotions, a tour, and then a safari to Snake Park. An early day of it, as we will come back for supper and then quiet time. Well that is it for now, the rest of the team is asleep. Pleasant dreams!