Back to Africa

So, first of all, I cannot believe it has been over 2 months since I have updated! I apologize, and promise I will be much better about blogging these next 3 months. I am writing to you from the Dubai airport, after my 13 hour flight from JFK. The flight was pleasant, mostly because of Emirates Airlines. I could not believe how nice the television system was. They had 1000s of movies and TV shows. I couldn't get over it. They also gave me a menu for the food available on the flight. I was only in coach, so I can't imagine what business and first was like! Probably unreal.

So, now I have about an hour until my flight to Dar Es Salaam, where I will spend the night at a bed and breakfast. Tomorrow morning we head back to Kisampa early, apparently we have guests coming in! Excited to get there and unpack and settle in for the next three months. This time, I brought lots of food with me. Some highlights include: makings for smores (marshmallows, hersheys, graham crackers), goldfish, pringles, lots of chocolate, and some other treats. I also have about 40 tshirts for the guys that work at the camp. I can't wait to give the shirts to them!

Also, check out this article written about my experience in The Lakeland Times, the local paper in Minocqua, WI where my mom lives.

http://www.lakelandtimes.com/main.asp?SectionID=14&TM=72717.59

The author, Joyce, is 83, and gets some of her facts wrong, but overall it is a good overview. The print edition has a whole picture page! So, next time I go up to Minocqua maybe I will be a local celebrity.

Thats all for now, I will upload some pictures soon! Excited to be heading back!