Day 3
Sunday, March 16, 2007
Lilongwe

For seven of us, placing their feet on African soil was an exhilarating moment. For others of us, the nostalgia of acacia trees and that certain African aroma in the air, is always moving. And then there is the wonderful service on Kenya Airways that is so friendly, prompt and attentive. We arrived in Nairobi at 7:30 am after an nine and a half hour flight. We viewed a beautiful sunrise over Africa from the plane. At Nairobi, just a brief layover, change of gates, and on to Lilongwe via Lusaka.

We are safely in Lilongwe and the team are on their way to the guest house at Ngodzi. However, our 19 bags haven't, so please pray they will arrive tomorrow.

Internet access will be limited so we can't do daily posts.

We are grateful to "be on the ground."

Day 2
Saturday, March 15, 2007
London

Our Toronto-London flight went without a hitch after a short delay for de-icing in Toronto. We did however arrive four hours later than our original Halifax-Toronto itinerary. So, that meant that we had much less time for London sightseeing.

After changing airport terminals, quick? bathroom breaks, and storing our baggage, we hopped on the Underground (London Subway) and Darren led us on a “whirlwind tour” of London. We saw Big Ben and heard the two o’clock carillon. We strolled around Westminster Abbey, took a group photo, and saw lovely swans and pelicans in St. James Park. The daffodils were out in their full glory. Then a hasty subway ride back to the airport, English fish and chips, and a frustrating Heathrow security clearance. Thankfully, we did all get through will everything with lots of rearranging.

Now, we’re poised for another overnight flight to Nairobi. Who chose this itinerary anyway?

Good news though—our bags are following us!