Mozambique Trip: Catching Up With A Bit Of My Heart
So I made it to Mozambique!
I flew out of Denver the 21st of July and will be here till the 3rd of August. It was an uneventful flight (as far as problems are concerned). We received all of our luggage and got settled into our Oasis, which is absolutely beautiful.
The team had an 8 hour lay over in London, so we jumped on the underground and went to Piccadilly Circus. The history and beauty of London is astonishing. We went into a free art gallery just to use up time, most of us reluctantly, but it was a true blessing! I actually saw the original Marigolds painting by Vincent van Gogh! I always saw that painting in books as a kid, but it was captivating to view it in real life. I stood speechless at the talent and artistic ability that God had granted this man. We also were able to see some Monet, and a lot of other great paintings by great painters (most of which I cannot pronounce let alone spell).
From London we connected through Kenya where I was able to experience the joy that is Nairobi Java House coffee. The bold, bitter, dark, yet surprisingly smooth taste was very refreshing, since sleep on cramped airplanes is virtually impossible for me.
Today in Maputo, Mozambique the team is splitting up into 4 groups and we are going to do a cultural scavenger hunt that includes all of our 5 senses. Yes even taste! This is a great place. I was talking with one of the co-leaders on the trip and made the comment, “it feels as if I have caught up with a bit of my heart.” Just by arriving on the African soil, I feel God is endearing Africa to my heart. Maybe when I fly to Mali August 24 - September 10, I can catch up with the rest of my heart.
Thank you for your prayers!