We made it to Kasulu. After a very early morning getting up at the hotel (@ 3 AM!) we collected our things and headed out to the airport. Turns out we could have left a little later as we were just about the first passengers to get there for any of the morning flights. But, we did get to check in first! And with the bounty of bags and computer equipment we were bringing, we wanted to make sure everything was OK with the airline. The cost for extra weight (63 Kilos in all) was 315K Shillings, or about $200. Not a bargain, but it was expected and in our budget.
Coffee and samosa’s for breakfast was next on the list while we waited for the flight to be called. The flight itself was real smooth. No turbulence, which is always a plus when you are flying on a commuter plane. I must admit that at this point I finally relaxed. It was not that I was nervous about anything in particular. Besides, everything about the trip so far was going according to plan. But now the reality of being out in Kasulu was coming to pass. I like it out here. I really do. Besides the weather and the surroundings, I like the closeness of the Christian community we experience everytime we come. It is aways warn, inviting and very genuine. In fact, when we pulled into the DWT compound, there was a whole group of staff members and others from DWT who met us at the gate with singing while waving small leafy branches (which looked like miniature palms). It’s a very traditional thing that they do for visitors.
Getting back to a little earlier, Daudi met us at the airport. I think he got a kick out of all the bags we kept handing out to him to carry over to the Toyota Landcruser. We just about filled it up. I had enough room to stretch out on one of the bench seats, but everything else was covered. Cathy sat in front with Daudi. After our arrival and greeting at the compound, we unloaded the computer equipment and then drove back into Kasulu central to our hotel. That’s right, we are staying in a hotel this time. The compound is filled with visitors this years. And with one of the houses now being rented by a government agency, guest space is even more limited. But it’s a good thing for DWT to be able to rent the space. It really helps them out on the bottom line. So we are now in the Upendo Guest Lodge. It’s a clean place that’s a bit tight on space but we’ll manage for sure. We will be going to Bishop Makaya’s home this evening for dinner and then hopefully after a good night’s rest, we’ll hit the ground running tomorrow. We are excited, expectant and waiting on The Lord.
FYI – pictures will be posted a little later.
Bill