We're sitting on a bus, packed like sardines after meeting in the fale at 2:30am to head to the ferry. We had an amazing night last night. The team was treated with a fiafia (party). We experienced a lot of cultural firsts last night -- we were presented the highest form of respect with a special ceremony which included the high chief speaking, the presentation of special gifts, and the highest honor of gifting our team half a cow. And yes, they brought the cow in! ;)
The rest of the evening was filled with traditional food and entertainment. Everyone brought out their best! The festivities were concluded with a lot of tears, pictures and glow sticks. The team went
to
the fale to distribute the gifts. We gave some last encouraging words to the team. And the majority went into the freshwater pools for a refreshing last bath in a beautiful setting!
Earlier in the day, we finished strong at the medical clinic, seeing over 60 patients in just 3 hours!! We were treated to canoe rides out to the ocean after line, and concluded sports and kids camp with a giant field day and the biggest water balloon fight in the history of Matavai!! (Including the pastor's wife breaking a giant balloon over Rob's head!!)
The team will take an hour ferry ride back to the main island of Upolu, where we'll take an hour ride to the capital of Apia for some shopping and souvenirs before heading to the airport this evening! Thank you for your continued prayers! This has been such a blessed trip!
-Rob and Katie
YEAH PICTURES!!!
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| Village |
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| Sunday Whites |
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| Everything Skit Sunday Night Church |
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| Medical Clinic |
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| Med Clinic Intake with Lexi |
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| Bible Camp |
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| Bible Camp |
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| Sports Camp |
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| Bingo Wednesday Night |
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| Tuesday Sunrise |
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