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Woke up, packed up, and headed back to the airport. Well. Before heading to the airport Matt and I got some room service for breakfast. This would be the nicest place we would see for a little while. Ate a quick breakfast and out we went. It was really convenient that the hotel was across the street from the airport. 

Tickets in hand and the team was off for Maseru, Lesotho Africa.

What was supposed to be a simple day of travel ended up being a little more complicated than that. Jennifer and Gaye didn't make the first flight...

When I arrived in Maseru International Airport...I was surprised by how small it was. One airstrip. The little plane that we were on was probably the largest that could land there. After getting through customs and having my bags sniffed by a yellow lab...we had officially arrived. Walking out of the baggage claim area I met Ray and Sue for the first time. Ray and Sue started Beautiful Gate. Beautiful Gate is a multi purpose facility. They provide a preschool for local children, a home for orphans, care for abused children, and skills training for locals. After meeting Ray and Sue the team loaded up in the two rental cars and hit the road for the hotel which was about 30 min into town.

Driving. Matt and I were the designated drivers for the trip. Driving was quite an adventure. Its British style. You drive on the left side of the road and the steering wheel is on the right side of the car.

The rest of the day was settling into the hotel and picking up Jennifer and Sue on the next flight. On the ride home from the second airport trip we stopped at Beautiful Gate. What a place. It really was...beautiful.

Day 3. Over.

At the end of the day I was starting to worry that my camera was getting lonely...but that would change very soon.

Leaving Again.

Lesotho Africa - Day 1-2

Today began with an unpacked suitcase. Thanks to Erica's help...Two hours later all my clothes and snacks had been packed for a final weight of 47lbs. At 10 this morning I said bye to my ladies...this trip was harder to leave. I only had two weeks with them between trips. God made these trips happen though. I'm excited to be in His will.

This is the first post for this trip. I could tell you all the details of the airport...but it wouldn't be much new. We went from one plane to another. The longest being the 15 hour flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg, South Africa. I could also tell you about the kids that cried forever. But you've heard that story too.

The Team: Matthew (Creative Director), Jennifer (Team Leader and Victory Pastor), Sonya (Victory Pastor), Barb (Victory Pastor and Business Director), Teresa (Entrepreneur), Gaye (Researcher), Me (Photographer)

Day 1 & 2 = Travel