Day 16
Sept. 10, 2010
Kuka Lodge, Lilongwe
Our journey toward home has begun. Our itinerary called for a trip to Lilongwe via Dedza, but due to a shortage of diesel fuel that part of the journey was scrapped in order to take the shortest route. That meant we wouldn’t take the interesting drive up the escarpment with the switchbacks and drive up along the Mozambique border.
We said our good-byes this morning and left the Lifeline Malawi compound at 9:00 am. Although we are ready to return home, saying good-bye is hard – bittersweet. For those of us who were her for the first time, many new friends have been made. And for us returning ones, re-acquaintances made and also new friends made.
Since we arrived in Lilongwe earlier than previously planned, we had lunch at an Italian restaurant, Mama Mia. From there some last minutes shopping for souvenirs and some interesting foodstuffs we want to take home with us. Our returning bags might be pretty heavy.
The rest of the afternoon was spent relaxing at the Kuka Lodge. Chelsey and Hank have begun the colossal task of selecting the 100 or so best photos from all our pooled pictures (one team member has taken over 1000 pictures).
This evening, we went out for supper with the Lifeline Malawi staff who work here in Lilongwe. It was pizza. The staff very much appreciated our work and commitment as a team, and we in turn are very grateful for our Lifeline Malawi hosts. We are very thankful that we have been able to accomplish our mission and we all feel fulfilled and grateful for the seeds that have been sown and the lives that have been touched. It has been a privilege to serve, and again, our gratitude goes out to our family, friends and supporters who have sustained us through prayer and financial support.
Tomorrow we begin the long flight home and tonight will be our last horizontal sleep until we get into our own beds at home.
Sept. 10, 2010
Kuka Lodge, Lilongwe
Our journey toward home has begun. Our itinerary called for a trip to Lilongwe via Dedza, but due to a shortage of diesel fuel that part of the journey was scrapped in order to take the shortest route. That meant we wouldn’t take the interesting drive up the escarpment with the switchbacks and drive up along the Mozambique border.
We said our good-byes this morning and left the Lifeline Malawi compound at 9:00 am. Although we are ready to return home, saying good-bye is hard – bittersweet. For those of us who were her for the first time, many new friends have been made. And for us returning ones, re-acquaintances made and also new friends made.
Since we arrived in Lilongwe earlier than previously planned, we had lunch at an Italian restaurant, Mama Mia. From there some last minutes shopping for souvenirs and some interesting foodstuffs we want to take home with us. Our returning bags might be pretty heavy.
The rest of the afternoon was spent relaxing at the Kuka Lodge. Chelsey and Hank have begun the colossal task of selecting the 100 or so best photos from all our pooled pictures (one team member has taken over 1000 pictures).
This evening, we went out for supper with the Lifeline Malawi staff who work here in Lilongwe. It was pizza. The staff very much appreciated our work and commitment as a team, and we in turn are very grateful for our Lifeline Malawi hosts. We are very thankful that we have been able to accomplish our mission and we all feel fulfilled and grateful for the seeds that have been sown and the lives that have been touched. It has been a privilege to serve, and again, our gratitude goes out to our family, friends and supporters who have sustained us through prayer and financial support.
Tomorrow we begin the long flight home and tonight will be our last horizontal sleep until we get into our own beds at home.
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