Just got word that the team has landed in o'hare. The transport team is on route for extraction. Should have every one home around 3:30.
See you soon.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
This just in!...
The Team is back on the original schedule.
Turns out the whole thing was a prank for us folks back home. Just kidding!
The word is that somehow, someone, somewhere, was confused and made a mistake. At least that's what I got from the brief call Jessie made to me.
I guess prayer helps after all. ;)
Be prepared for your loved ones return to church around 3:00 - 3:30pm.
Turns out the whole thing was a prank for us folks back home. Just kidding!
The word is that somehow, someone, somewhere, was confused and made a mistake. At least that's what I got from the brief call Jessie made to me.
I guess prayer helps after all. ;)
Be prepared for your loved ones return to church around 3:00 - 3:30pm.
New Flight Itinerary
It is 11:15 here in Nairobi. We are having supper in an airport restaurant as we wait for our 3 a.m. departure. For Lynette: the flight was delayed because the airplane was delayed coming to Nairobi from Amsterdam. They had technical difficulties and had to change planes. I'm glad they are more concerned about safety than time schedules!!
Here is the new itinerary for the team:
Nairobi to Amsterdam
KL566Departs Nairobi at 3 am
Arrives Amsterdam at 10:15 amAmsterdam to Minneapolis
DL247
Departs Amsterdam 1:15 pmArrives Minneapolis 3:25 pm
The group will off load their luggage and clear customs here.
Minneapolis to O'Hare
DL2207
Departs Minneapolis 5:10 pmArrives O'Hare 6:37 pm
The group will only need to pick up luggage at O'Hare so they should be ready to be picked up by 7:15 pm and head to church. I would estimate the time to arrive at church to be around 9 pm. I'm sure the drivers will have cell phones so the group can call to let their ride know a more accurate time.
Thanks so much for praying for us as we make this journey. See you soon!
On a lighter note, here is this weekend's (spoiler alert) video recap of the 2010 Kenya Mission Trip:
2010 Kenya Mission Trip recap
Note: You may need a Facebook account to view.
On a lighter note, here is this weekend's (spoiler alert) video recap of the 2010 Kenya Mission Trip:
2010 Kenya Mission Trip recap
Note: You may need a Facebook account to view.
Team Kenya's departure delayed
Good Morning fellow citizens of the Kingdom, this is Anthony Velasco signing in with some breaking news.
My source tells me that there is a delay for the Mission Team in Kenya, which in turn will cause the team to miss their connecting flight. The team should still arrive on Friday, only a few hours later than anticipated.
However do not fret, my informant has told me that the head honchos are working diligently to make sure the team arrives back safe and sound. But prepare yourselves, rumors are that the precious cargo of Kenyan souvenirs, which we wait in anticipation for, may not arrive as the team does. :(
Further updates will continue as the story develops.
My source tells me that there is a delay for the Mission Team in Kenya, which in turn will cause the team to miss their connecting flight. The team should still arrive on Friday, only a few hours later than anticipated.
However do not fret, my informant has told me that the head honchos are working diligently to make sure the team arrives back safe and sound. But prepare yourselves, rumors are that the precious cargo of Kenyan souvenirs, which we wait in anticipation for, may not arrive as the team does. :(
Further updates will continue as the story develops.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Dancing with the Masai when we toured their village.
Tsavo National Park
Babies, babies everywhere! These elephants crossed the road in front of us. TOOOOOO CUTE!
Giraffe with elephant in the back ground. We got to watch giraffe cross the road in front of us and behind us. It was so cool!!
Great view from Voi Safari Lodge!Safari
Very early Monday morning the group left for safari. Breakfast was at 5:30 and at 6:30 we began our 2 hour drive to Tsavo. Our first game drive is actually on the way to the lodge. We enjoyed many animals and the Savannah terrain. The last couple of years they have been in a drought, but it has rained there this year. The vegetation was more green and the red dust was greatly reduced.
We have not been to Voi Safari Lodge in 2 years and were pleasantly surprised that they have done some renovating. The view is as spectacular as ever. Voi is on a hill and you can see for miles. At the bottom of the hill there are a couple of watering holes that attract the animals. There are almost always elephants there. There are steps down to that level and a blind from which we can observe the animals up close. It is very cool!
There is a late afternoon drive and a late supper. During supper some lions came to the watering hole. We enjoyed watching them until some elephants chased them off. That was funny!
We have seen a LOT of very little baby elephants. So cute!!
This morning we had an early morning game drive before breakfast and it was the best one we've ever had. We saw a lot of lions and enjoyed watching them for a long time. There were 2 males, 3 females and a couple of cubs. We actually got to watch them stalk some animals and then watched one of the young lions try to kill a smaller animal. He didn't succeed so mom stepped in and finished off the task. It was incredible watching them!
All too soon it was time to pack up and return to Mombasa. One the way home we stopped at a Masai village. One of the tour guides told us about this village. They are trying to raise money to build a new permanent school building so they were giving tours of their village and talking about their lifestyle. So, we went. It was fascinating. We learned so much.
On the way home we stopped at the wood carver and did our first souvenir shopping. That was fun! Pat, we thought of you.
It was late afternoon when we arrived back at Neptune. We checked back in and enjoyed a hot shower to wash off all the red dust from safari. It's been a relaxing evening for a pretty tired crew of people. In just 2 days we will be on our way home. Homesickness is growing. Thank you to each of our loved ones who have supported us in so many ways in this trip! We appreciate you more than we can say!!!
Tomorrow we travel to Tiwi. It is south of Mombasa. The trip with narration by Jim Horne is an experience in Kenya's history and diversity. We will visit a center that is fully developed to see into the future of the centers we support.
Good night from Kenya,
Denise
We have not been to Voi Safari Lodge in 2 years and were pleasantly surprised that they have done some renovating. The view is as spectacular as ever. Voi is on a hill and you can see for miles. At the bottom of the hill there are a couple of watering holes that attract the animals. There are almost always elephants there. There are steps down to that level and a blind from which we can observe the animals up close. It is very cool!
There is a late afternoon drive and a late supper. During supper some lions came to the watering hole. We enjoyed watching them until some elephants chased them off. That was funny!
We have seen a LOT of very little baby elephants. So cute!!
This morning we had an early morning game drive before breakfast and it was the best one we've ever had. We saw a lot of lions and enjoyed watching them for a long time. There were 2 males, 3 females and a couple of cubs. We actually got to watch them stalk some animals and then watched one of the young lions try to kill a smaller animal. He didn't succeed so mom stepped in and finished off the task. It was incredible watching them!
All too soon it was time to pack up and return to Mombasa. One the way home we stopped at a Masai village. One of the tour guides told us about this village. They are trying to raise money to build a new permanent school building so they were giving tours of their village and talking about their lifestyle. So, we went. It was fascinating. We learned so much.
On the way home we stopped at the wood carver and did our first souvenir shopping. That was fun! Pat, we thought of you.
It was late afternoon when we arrived back at Neptune. We checked back in and enjoyed a hot shower to wash off all the red dust from safari. It's been a relaxing evening for a pretty tired crew of people. In just 2 days we will be on our way home. Homesickness is growing. Thank you to each of our loved ones who have supported us in so many ways in this trip! We appreciate you more than we can say!!!
Tomorrow we travel to Tiwi. It is south of Mombasa. The trip with narration by Jim Horne is an experience in Kenya's history and diversity. We will visit a center that is fully developed to see into the future of the centers we support.
Good night from Kenya,
Denise
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Ann and Jessie had the kids act out the story of Noah and the ark. Jessie was Noah as was one of the kids. There were family members, a boat (fabric), animals (masks), waves/water (long strips of blue fabric), the sun, an olive branch and a rainbow made out of colored fabric. The kids really enjoyed it!
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