December 28, 2010

--We’re here! I panicked when I discovered that my phone didn’t make it to the Phoenix airport with me, we have no idea where it parted company with us – hopefully it fell out of my purse in my car and we’ll find it was patiently napping while we were gone. But, this is why you didn’t hear from me before we left.
--Our trip from Phoenix to Douala was pretty uneventful. After 3 long flights in 24 hours, we arrived in Douala about 8:30 pm on the 28th. Getting out of the airport was predictably hectic, but $90 and some very helpful Department of Tourism representatives got us past Customs without opening our bags.
--Ruth and a waiting car whisked us away to her home where the staff greeted us ever so warmly and we found a beautiful supper waiting for us. Then we were taken to our charming and comfortable hotel where we’ve spent the past two nights. Now we’ll be with Ruth and Raphael for about a week, then we’ll move to their village home where we and the Linfield nursing students will stay for 3 weeks doing clinics in several villages.