Thursday, July 7, 2011

waiting for connecting flight from UK to Tanzania

We are on layover in UK. Our flight out to Dar Es Salaam is scheduled for 7:20 pm UK time. The first piece of the trip was non-eventful other than my feet swelling. We have a lot of luggage to tote around but half will stay in Masasi. We look forward to seeing Bishop Patrick at 7 am Dar time tomorrow after a further 10 hour flight. After a day in Dar we are heading for the Kilwa Church and the Kilwa ruins. There will be a reception at the Kilwa Masoka Church. From there on to the Lindi rest house. The itinerary in the days ahead include visiting Chakama village supported by PWRDF and CIDA; handing over a church sponsored bore hole to the district government; several confirmation services including at Rondo (the church sponsored school-seminary); and visiting peoples and areas to gain an understanding of how the church played an important part in ending the slave trade in the area.
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5 comments:

  1. Alan T PerryJuly 7, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Happy travels to both!

    Can I suggest reducing the size of the photo at the top of the blog? It's a little overwhelming!

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  2. Sue McCulloughJuly 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Be safe - I'm praying for good travels for you. I can hardly wait to have a visit with you when you get home.

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  3. TimJuly 7, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I hope you get some rest before you set out on your busy schedule. I look forward to hearing about your experiences there. May you find joy and insight and encouragement in your journeys.
    - Tim Smart

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  4. Archdeacon Michael JohnsonJuly 8, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Our parish of Christ Church, Beaurepaire has a small KIVA investment which has just been repaid and was available to be loaned out again, so in support of our partner Diocese of Masasi, and in recognition of Bishop Barry's and Archdeacon Janet's current visit, we directed that it be loaned for investment in Tanzania. Looking forward to more reports about the people you are meeting, and photos if possible. Michel Johnson+

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  5. Jim ShepherdJuly 10, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Hopefully that I am speaking on behalf of the Diocese when I say thank you for the time and effort you are putting into this important mission.
    Jim Shepherd

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