First Day in Tanzania

We are so excited to be in Tanzania! Don't kid yourself, it was really hard to leave our mission team and family in Lesotho. They are awesome people that have loved, taught, encouraged, and helped us serve the Lord during the past 22 months. We love them!

Well, we made it from Joburg to Dar es Salaam without a problem. All our bags arrived and we were met with friendly faces. Had a really nice relaxing supper with our supervisor and family and some old friends.

Riding in the truck in Dar is what we remember from E. Africa - lots of vehicles, I mean a lot! People, cars, vans, trucks, motorbikes, bicycles, animals, and pedestrians - all trying to make their way down the road, across the road, or somewhere. Pretty much need to be maximum alert when driving.

Dar is hot and humid, like when we lived in Houston - 90 degrees with about 90% humidity. Thankfully there is a wall a/c unit in the bedroom of the guest house.

Today we've already did our business office orientation with Pat and David. Then off to town to get sim cards and a G-3 modem for internet.

Tomorrow we'll likely head down to the town of Iringa where we'll live for at least the next 4 months doing Swahili language school.

More later when we take some pictures to add.

We are so grateful for our support organization that has loved us and encouraged us all the way through this transition to Tanzania. When you remember us please ask God to give us watchful eyes to see what He has for us, for good ears to hear Swahili, and loving hearts to serve here.