Habari za jioni! (Good Evening!)
One week from today we leave for Africa. A dozen college kids-- what an adventure.
I've tried to imagine what it will be like but I have no idea what to expect. Excitement tinged with some apprehension. I want to know what the scenery will be like, and the other basics-- what's the food like, how warm or cool will it be. But I'm curious to discover things that we'll only find out first hand. Details that we can't be briefed on in a pre-req class or by browsing through a photo album. What are the smells? What does the silence sound like? What is the rhythm of their speech or the feel of the ground? I'm curious to find the similarities and differences between home and there.
Seven more days; we'll soon find out.