Tag: packing
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The Invention of the Cocaccino – Day 19
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 My eyes popped open at just about midnight. It was silent in our little cabin except for wind blowing ever so slightly through the window and under the door. And then the rooster roosting in a nearby bush began to crow. Off in the distance was a neighboring rooster calling back…
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Gardens and Mines in Eiffel Flats – Day 15
Sunday, April 24th, 2022 Morning came early since we had to be prepared to leave right away. Mike and Mabasa were also up early finishing a tuneup on the pickup for our trip. They weren’t sure what time they might be finished so Matt and I were packed and ready. The coffee came and went…
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Sabbath Adventures in Mabelreign – Day 14
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 Sometimes on a Sabbath morning I manage to have a second cup of coffee. Most of the time I’m going over my sermon notes, getting everything gathered up, loading the car, getting things set for the dog, remembering to put on shoes and a jacket, and then Lena and I head…
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Heading To Malawi – Day 4
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 I finally saw one mosquito. I’m not sure if it was the same one who buzzed my ears just before midnight last night, or another random mosquito trying to escape the house after having its fill. Being bite free for a few days in Zimbabwe was nice, but now my mosquito…
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Packing for the Journey
I don’t remember my first time traveling out of the country. I’ll have to ask my mother to be sure, but I think it happened when I was very young. I was born and raised in the United States. Nearly all of my growing up years were spent in Washington State very near to the…