Feb.13th/2011
Today I think we are going to enter into somewhat of a normal routine. Night before last we went to bed at midnight and got up at 4:30 am. Last night we went to bed at 7:30 and got up again at 4:30 am but we both feel rested.
The flight went well/ The kids got along great considering we spent 28 hours of travelling since arriving at the Winnipeg airport. On the flight here I was waiting for the reality of what we were doing to kick in but it didn't. Even on the flight to Addis Ababa things seemed fairly normal. I was surprised that the flight consisted of about 90% caucasian.
A bit of the reality set in when we stepped outside of the Addis airport and I felt the warmth and smelt the unfamiliar smell (not bad, just different) of another country. I am anticipating the full reality to kick in when we finally meet Sitina.
Our guesthouse is great! It satisfies all our need and feels very safe and homie. A lot of shops and restaurants close by. We had two amazing Mocciatos and two pop for $1.20 US. Our street is very easy to find because they pile all the goat skins and hoofs at the end of it.
Night time consists of the rounds of dogs barking and Muslim prayers being prayed from a loud speakerfrom a mosque about 6 blocks away. There are obviously no noise restriction by laws here.
The people here seem very nice and respectful. Sometimes people come up asing for money but not often. I would have handed money out if I was not warned about swarming before hand. A lot of people seem to just keep busy visiting and hanging out with friends. There does not seem to be very many options for employment other goat herders, shop keepers, taxi drivers, & soda pop carriers(looks unbelievably hard).
It is hard to remember names and phrases but I am sure that will come. Wesley is good to learn phrases with me. The kids seem to really like it here and for that I am very thankful. I am excited to see what God is going to do with all of us through this experience. I truly believe He is going to do something great!
It sounds like the perfect place for you guys.....with the relaxed, visiting, hanging out with friends way of life. That's awesome:-) We're excited to hear how God is going to work in and through you guys! Praying for all of you and for the approaching court date.
ReplyDeleteOnly a couple more days until court... such excitement for you guys.. trying to imagine the smells of another place.. I finally got signed into the blog and so looking forward to your journey.. Lots of love...
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