Dubai/Arrival

Hi Everyone,

We have arrived safely to Zambia! What an eventful trip-we were unfortunate to have troubles during our departure due to a miscommunication about luggage. Luckily, we had our best bargainer, Lise Johnson weasel Emirates Airlines to only charge us for an additional seven suitcases. We will be looking to be reimbursed for the cost of the suitcases at a later date.

We stopped over in Dubai for a night, which was great fun! Eight of us ventured out in the middle of the night to see the beautiful sights. We saw many hotels that could be televised on the Life Style of the Rich and Famous, dipped our feet into 100 degree beach water, and saw the tallest building in the world (The Burj Khalifa). Oh, did I mention that we also found an ice cream shop open at 2 a.m.?! Thanks Maria for the delicious treat.

We all made it back to the hotel with plenty of time for a quick rest, hot shower, and then off again to the airport to make our final flight to Zambia. We arrived this afternoon to a warm welcome by our Field Operation Manager, Jessie Phiri, along with two of our drivers we have had on previous trips. We had a great evening eating dinner with the two teachers from Garden (Carol and Mumbi). We are off to bed for a good night’s rest and will be up early tomorrow to attend a church service. Can’t wait for the days ahead!  

Part of our group arriving in Zambia

All of us before our departure from Dubai