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And they're off...

The team assembled at 12.30pm on Friday 2nd August, squeezed onto the coach and with 28 large suitcases the bus was bursting at it’s seams. After the sardine-like journey to Dubin, we unloaded and checked in with Ethiopian Airlines. After a quick dinner the team boarded their first of three flights. The journey was long, but team members amused themselves with in-flight entertainment, playing ‘Team Bingo’ and cleaning up a nose bleed. 

For the most part sleep evaded us, despite Michael’s best attempts to snuggle up to Ashley; however Mark would be undeterred and assumed his usual posture, drifting off ease with his eyes and mouth open. 

After 14 hours in the air, and 2 hours waiting on runways we finally arrived in Lusaka. Feelings of tiredness and impatience immediately disappeared however when we came out of Lusaka airport to the beautiful sound of the Mtendere Youth Group singing to us - “Welcome in Jesus’ name!” 
On arrival to our accomodation the team settled in and enjoyed a swim and some dinner, followed by the debut of HPC Youth Top Trumps and an early night. 

Our journey was very straightforward, flights were on time, and we all arrived safely, with all of our luggage intact and although it was very long we are all so thankful to be here. It is clear to see God blessed us throughout the journey.

(Ashley)






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  1. UnknownAugust 5, 2019 at 6:33 AM

    Glad you have arrived safely - good luck as you begin your work with the kids this week. Grace

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