We Are On Our Way

After many months of waiting, planning, packing, unpacking and packing again we are finally on our way to St Jude's.  Big K is jumping out of his skin to get out of Oz - is it that he's trying to hide from ASDA.  I took him down to Sharks training the other week, but Gal wouldn't see him.  Said he had some loose ends to tie up.  I just hope Big K gets out of the country without any problems.

Packing was interesting.  Even though we have 40kgs each we have still maxed that out and had to leave things at home.  The decision to leave things was based on our belief that we can buy them in Tanzania somewhere.  That should prove interesting if it's not the case.  Many of the things we are taking will be staying in Tanzania, so we should easily come in on the light side on our return.  Denise are you listening..... 

First stop on our journey is Dubai after a 15 hour non-stop flight.  There we have 2.5 days rest and recovery.  Then we head off to Arusha via Nairobi, a 5 hour flight, and then on to Kilimanjaro Airport, a further 1 hour flight.  We arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport at 11.10pm, then it's on to a school bus to arrive at St Jude's some time after midnight.

The next morning Peter leaps into the unknown and begins his new role in the great metropolis of Arusha, Tanzania.

For those interested who have signed up for St Jude's newsletter there is a new newsletter full of information about the school.

We were lucky, we made it through with about 10 extra kilos.  Now to see the world.

So long, farewell, and goodbye for 12 months.