The journey back home started at 3:00 am. The sky was still dark. We are excited to return to home, but too sleepy to show our excitement as we waited to board the bus. Between the sleepyhead and those awake, you hear Jens in the background sharing the astronomy of the night sky. Samoa sent us off with views of the glittering night sky and Mars as an added bonus. Thank you a Jens for pointing out the red planet.
The hour and a half bus ride was uneventful and quite. Most slept and a few snored (Greg and Maia). As we arrived to catch the 6:00 am ferry, some of us were more awake and conversant. Holly,Andrew and I played cards to past time. Katie and Anshila went to get coffee (not quite the same as Starbucks). Tim was excited about what he has plan when he gets to Apia.
The ferry ride to Apia took an hour and a half. Although, the water was choppy, everyone did well with battling sea sickness. By the time we got off the ferry, we were all awake and hungry. The group snacked on some peanut M&M and Samoan Peanut Puffs (M&M from our fearless leader, Katie, and the Samoan Peanut Puffs from Allen). Our van finally arrived, without a driver! Chuck and Kainoa to the rescue. Chuck drove one van and Kainoa the other (right side driver and stick shift).
We arrived at Apia, and were welcomed with breakfast by the leadership of Southseas Christian ministry. After breakfast we set out to site see. We divided in groups, categorize by activity (shopping or “inking”). After a couple hours in town, the team headed to the airport (part 3 of our travel: air).
The flight from Samoa to Hawaii was on time and the plane had room for this group of 23 to play musical chairs. Several seat exchanges prior to take off was enough to earn a dirty look and scolding from the head stewardess.
We arrived in Hawaii safely. We have a seven hour layover. In the last twelve hours we have travelled by land, sea and air. We miss home and look forward to share with you our experiences and stories.
We arrived in Hawaii safely. We have a seven hour layover. In the last twelve hours we have travelled by land, sea and air. We miss home and look forward to share with you our experiences and stories.
All glory to the God. His love transcends all: culture, language, status, age, time and space.
As we left the village and people of Matava’i we are humbled, proud and grateful.
As we left the village and people of Matava’i we are humbled, proud and grateful.
We thank you all for prayers.
~Grace
~Grace
{photos: Outlet means we’re in the US again!!
Hanging at the airport!)
Hanging at the airport!)
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