Zimbabwe is pretty

We experienced a major turning point since the last time we had internet access. Since our arrival, we had been growing gradually more comfortable with our surroundings. The TEAM missionaries, who had been at a conference in South Africa had still not arrived as of mid day on Saturday. We were in a holding pattern until they showed up. Though getting used to the time change with kids has been a little weird, we resigned ourselves to enjoy the "down time" that we had left. We could swim in the pool! We could nap! Oh...the possibilities. However, on Saturday evening mid-dinner, the TEAM people began showing up in full force. Suddenly, we were being given a quick briefing on what the next few days would hold. We gladly surrendered our dreams of R&R as April and Shea were whisked away immediately by the missionaries to buy food for both of our families for an entire month. Just pause for a moment and think of buying food for 2 families for an entire month.

OK...

Well, I was impressed when I thought about it. The girls made good time doing this, as the folks that work at Karanda do this regularly. We sent a Land Cruser out to Karanda with one of the full time missionaries Sunday morning absolutely packed with all of our suitcases (except an overnight bag). All four Epperlys, John's mom, and the three of us crammed in to an extended cab pick up and made the two and a half hour trek to Karanda today. The drive to Karanda was absolutely breathtaking. We drove over relatively well maintained roads, except for the last 7 kilometers, which was a dirt road. Through the lush hill mountainous country side we drove during the first half of the trip, mountainous terrain silhouetting against mountainous shadows in on the skyline, tulip trees in full bloom. People, goats, and cattle lined the road as we made our way to the hospital. At the end of the trek, we actually drove through a river and then up the steep hill to the hospital.

We met some of the staff here, unloaded our things, and fell asleep. I am excited to see what today brings.