We thought we were flying KLM, but as we checked in we found out that we were actually flying Kenya Airways. Apparently KLM and Kenya Airways work together.
Passing security, a KLM agent took us to the side and said: "your airplane is under construction, there is tape on the arm rests. Don't freak out". Well, I did freak out just a bit.
Indeed it was an older airplane, but thankfully we made it safely to Nairobi, Kenya first and then on to Lusaka.
The flight was very smooth and service on the plane excellent, it included 3 meals and wine for free with our meals. American Airlines could learn from them.
We passed immigration and customs without any problem. Picked up our suitcases and headed out of the airport, hoping for the driver Eric to be there. We did not know who to look for. Nobody seemed to look out for us. As we stood on the curb, Ad got out some paperwork and his phone, hoping to find CRWRC's phone number for the Lusaka office. It did not take long for a car to drive up with a CRWRC sticker on the door! That helped.
Eric the driver helped load up our suitcases and we were on our way to the office.
Looking left and right to observe the scenery.
Flamboyant Tree in bloom, in Haiti
On our way from the airport here, we saw many of these trees in bloom:
Jacaranda Tree in bloom.
As we arrived at the CRWRC office, Assarh, the accoutant and secretary and Eric the driver gave us a tour
of the office. They then took us to the house that they were able to rent for us. It is a furnished house from a missionary family on furlough for three months. It sits on a compound/gated community with 24/7 security.
We are content with the place they found. It is along the main road to the south, just outside of Lusaka.
The house we are staying in.
Internet is slow, I'll continue tomorrow.
Blessings to you both in this new adventure with the Lord!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read your blog. What a great way for us to follow your new mission adventure. We will check it often to stay connected.
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Hi Coby! I was just laughing when I read about the tape on the armrest! Hilarious. I'm so glad you are writing of your experiences. It is fun to read about your adventures. We find ourselves in Puerto Rico for a while...Kirk's job transferred him there. Our daughter Abby is working for World Vision you know, and she is headed to Lusaka at the end of the month! I told her you were there, though I doubt she will have any discretionary time. Many blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Ad and Coby. It was interesting to see you include pictures of the Jacaranda trees. When I was in Haiti, I never realised that the 'flamboyan' trees were Jacaranda, because in Australia they are purple. Just like the ones you now see in Zambia. We have some streets lined with them, and when they're in flower they are so beautiful.
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