July 7, 2006

Everything is running together now. It is passed midnight and we have had one hour of sleep in the past 36 hours. But what a ride!

Our day started in London. Bill, David and I scooted off the plane and then waited for Rick to say his goodbyes to the cheerleaders.

We were greeted by a "Bird Flu" warning sign. Did we get a shot for that?

After a great London breakfast at Foglesongs, we were treated to a crazy bus ride to our connecting flight. In fact, I think he was even driving on the wrong side of the road!?

We got about an hours sleep on the plane ride to Ghana, and 24 hours after starting, we were there (here).

Then things got really interesting. We checked through customs, found our bags and started for curb side. People came from all directions to "help" us with our bags ($). It was crazy! After getting outside, David and Bill saw some familiar faces - I saw Owusu and knew we were going to be OK! The whole Ghanaian crew met us and it was like we were all old friends. Hugs, hand shakes, smiles, and more hugs.

Off to the bus. Again, we fought off "helpers" and got everything to the bus.

We arrived a Ernests home soon and got everything unloaded and to our rooms. Ernests family made us an awesome dinner. There was rice, cabbage, veggies, beef stew, fried fish, and more. All the men, about 8 of us ate a meal, after blessings were asked for, and became fast friends. There was much talk about the football championships and much more talk about our fearless leader: Ted. All the brothers took turns telling stories and talking about Ted. He is so missed. It was a good FELLOWSHIP meal in every sense of the word!

I've showered and am off to sleep.