We have successfully made it through customs, and baggage claim with mass amounts of medical supplies, and way too many bags for 10 people to bring on the tube (aka the subway). The plane ride was smooth, however we did meet a bit of resistance when trying to bring over forceps, sterile scizzors and play-dough which they assumed was explosive material! We convinced them that it was all for a good cause and they did eventually let us through..phew. We are now safe and sound in our oh so lovely hostel in London, at the Hyde Park Inn....complete with 6 flights of extremely steep, winding, narrow stairs (once again, great for the MASSIVE medical bags), bunk beds, continental breakfast, and one bathroom per staricase. We all went out for fish and chips and beer and overall we have held up well, however now we are completely exhausted. Tomorrow we will venture on to do some sight-seeing and continue to take in the city atmosphere. We are having a great time and look forward to sharing in more detail with you all when we return!!
HELLO TO ALL !!!!!! HAPPY TO KNOW ALL IS WELL.
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THIS MORNING. LOVE, NOELLA
Hi Bernadette and partners! Safe journeys for the next couple of months and work hard. It'll all pay off in the long run. You could not have chosen any better way to use your newly-learned skills. We'll be checking in on you all from time to time, so be sure to add some personal quotes to your updates. Our thoughts are with you.
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Auntie Pam and Uncle Real
Way to go sister we are sure proud of you and be safe....
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Hello! I can’t help sending a note to wish you all a safe and incredible journey. As the mother of Jessica ( for those not familiar, Jessica graduated a few year as ago in the same UBC-O Nursing program and has spent the past two years involved in this wonderful project for Zambia and who is escorting and mentoring the girls to/in Mongu), I promise you that your lives will be forever changed after this experience. Once you meet and feel the love of the Zambian people, your goals, vision and intent will become very clear. May it fuel the enthusiasm you have brought and will be discovering within you, so you are able to embrace the challenges and opportunities that will surround you. I can’t wait to read about your experiences and hear about the people and projects I have had the wonderful opportunity to have met/be involved in too. In Peace and Grateful Spirit, Diana (Ma Barker)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you arrived safely in London. Wishing all of you a safe, an eventful journey, have fun and come back home safely. With love from Jessica's Nannie. So happy we had some time together before you left. (see you on facebook) XXX OOO
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