God is amazing. Attentive to every detail. I left Texas Monday evening headed for Kenya. I wasn't able to choose my seat and I ended up between two strangers. I was somewhat anxious about the prospect of spending 10 hours so close to these guys so I started talking hoping to make it less awkward. The man on my right was on a business trip. The man on my left was visiting friends in SE Asia and mentioned he had recently retired from the IMB. Long story short, he is good friends with my aunt and uncle who also recently retired from the IMB. We were both blown away to find a connection like that on such a big plane and I was very much encouraged and comforted. God is so good.
My first stop was Frankfurt, Germany. I had a long layover, so I had the opportunity to explore a little of the old city, ride the bahnhof (metro rail), and sleep in a beautifully charming hotel. The mix of old architecture and new sky scrapers is really beautiful. It was an adventurous day but also soothing in the solitude.
The rest of the trip was less eventful but just as exciting. One long and one short plane ride later and I was in Mombasa hugging Rodgers. Then we drove the rest of the way to Kilifi. The difference between Germany and Kenya was expected but still shocking. I feel I've passed into another world. Today has been mostly hanging out, touring Kilifi, and getting settled. Tonight I sat in on a planning meeting and Bible study with the Kahindis and their pastor.
Funny moment of the day: at lunch when a bowl was brought to our table for us to wash hands and I just stared dumbly at it until Rachel told me what was expected. I've never washed my hands in a bowl before.
My app is not letting me include pictures in posts so look here for a few: https://photos.app.goo.gl/boiR5jguQUXLVH35A
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