Alright everyone, it’s really happening. 4 days and counting. I am getting SO excited!!! Some of you may have heard my big news~ my bag is packed! (Side note: still overweight; working to eliminate something????)
Lots of questions happening... So here it is, Renee's FAQ:
Are you excited?
Heck yeah!! I think I’m going to flip out when they shut the door of my plane in Fort Wayne Tuesday morning. I’m sure that moment will be stamped in my memory for the rest of my life.
Meanwhile, the people around me will be rather annoyed by my carry-on’s overflowing into their seat. To which I will say, “Sorry, I’m going to Africa” and they will look at me like I’m crazy. And I will smile.
Are you nervous?
I’m definitely more excited than nervous. I think I’m most anxious to meet the team I’ll be traveling with~ and praying we will work well together!
What is the weather like?
South Africa is in the southern hemisphere. Their seasons are opposite of ours, so right now they are enjoying SUMMER. I know, hard to imagine right? The weather will be very hot and humid!
What clothes are you packing?
Pants (lightweight!), mid-calf skirts / dresses, solid tees, t-shirts, zip-up hoody & sweater.... That's really the basics of the wardrobe! We will visit the laundry mats every 2 weeks.... so I'm packing for 14 days (with maybe a few repeats). Low maintenance 101, baby.
What country in South Africa?
South Africa is a country.
What will the food be like?
Believe me you’ll hear all about this. Right now, your guess is as good as mine. I thoughtfully bought a bunch of peanut butter crackers for snacks the other day. My mom was less than enthused with my selection. Outside of that, I think I have a granola bar for every Monday.
Where do you sleep?
Outside, loving on the animals.
Geez, just kidding! We will be staying at a game lodge about 120 miles outside of Johannesburg, South Africa. There will be showers, beds, and those amenities. Hopefully, pictures to follow.
What will you be doing?
Reaching kids for Christ in South Africa! Follow along and you’ll get to read the how as we go!
I’m going to blog a couple more times before I leave with more info~ and testing out some pics and videos! I’m the kind of person that will need to figure out her technology sooner than later. (Me in an African internet café is already interesting enough.) Thank you for your patience as I learn what a blog is and how to use it. :)
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ReplyDeleteYou might want to pack a light jacket for cool mornings and an umbrella for afternoon thunderstorms. When you get there, shop for CDs of gospel grooves, or anything else you might like. I didn’t know much about the history of ZA until I read Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom.” In Soweto and around the country I met many people of great character. They appear to have figured out that forgiveness is the key to real freedom. My story is at http://zuercher4traveling.wordpress.com/johannesburg/
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip and the people you will meet.