Chessells in Africa

Chessells in Africa: Chessells in Africa: Chessells in Africa: Hard to ...

Chessells in Africa:
Another day, another experience!
Last night we swam & watched the sun set on Tros aux Biches beach. Spectacular! As the sun set Stephen arrived with a large(really large) pot of Briani for our dinner so we dished up and sat on the beach eating as darkness fell.
Today saw us at a church plant in the Pastors home on the island for church which was in French & English for singing.  Readings and sermon were in French so one of the young men sat between Keith & I and translated for us. The preacher cautioned his church about false teachers and how important it was to be encouragers.  Afterwards we were treated to morning tea and lots of chatting with the attendees.  Great to hear how they are growing and how they are working in their local community.
Following that service we drove to The regular church of S & K where we met some more beautiful people. We ate out at a Chinese restaurant with a group opposite a stunning beach.  Sunday is family day so everyone was out.  The beach was wall to wall extended families of every race.  Right now we are having a quiet hour before eating once again.  The weather is very warm and draining!

Chessells in Africa: Chessells in Africa: Hard to believe that tomorrow...

Even here in Mauritius the fellas can watch the Grand Final live. Trust the Hawks perform well!
We woke up this morning to the cock crowing and the gentle sound of the sea.  We can watch the ocean from our bed--a beautiful way to wake!
Yesterday we enjoyed an early morning walk along the beach before it got too hot. Some sight seeing with Kathy.  Local food from a roadside stall for lunch.  Home for a nap followed by a beachside soccer game at twilight.  We were blessed with a beautiful sunset over the ocean followed by pizza for dinner with a great bunch of local friends.  What more could one ask for?

Chessells in Africa: Hard to believe that tomorrow is the day we have b...

Chessells in Africa: Hard to believe that tomorrow is the day we have b...: Hard to believe that tomorrow is the day we have been waiting for. We are excited, our family in Yei is excited. In 16 days I will be able ...

Fri 27th Sept.. Long flight on Mon to Dubai where we enjoyed seeing the many sights including the desert, the worlds tallest building, architecture which is incredibly diverse and so new.  After 2 days in Dubai in hot sweltering weather we have now arrived in beautiful idyllic Mauritius. Sitting on the balcony of this wonderful house sipping tea and watching the sea roll gently in. Hard to believe we are in the middle of an island in the middle of an ocean. Very exciting to see our friends and looking forward to hanging out for a few days at a slower pace than we are used to.

Hard to believe that tomorrow is the day we have been waiting for.
We are excited, our family in Yei is excited. In 16 days I will be able to cuddle my family.
Can't come quickly enough!

Chessells in Africa: 20th sept

 Bags packed, paperwork up to date.What next?

17th Sept

At 6 days to go we are ticking off our "to do"list.
So many things to remember.

Chessells in Africa: 11 days and counting!

Chessells in Africa:    Packing a case full of "stuff" for the Pooles.  Where to put ...

14th September
ticking off my list!!

Chessells in Africa: 11 days and counting!

Packing a case full of "stuff" for the Pooles.  Where to put my clothes???

11 days and counting!

preparing!

11 days and counting!