July 28, 2007

Today was the final day in Africa. We got up in the morning, had a nice breakfast, and headed to "Bruma" - a local outdoor market. It is apparently a very dangerous area, with lots of crime. We prayed a lot about that and took measures to make sure we were safe. Our students were aware of the danger of theft so we were all very careful to stay together, and to be aware of our surroundings. Thankfully God kept us safe. The market was pretty neat. There were lots of handmade things from all over Africa. We were able to shop for our families and barter for prices. I got some good deals on some things and had a good time picking out gifts for people. But again, I was most excited about getting on the plane in the evening and heading home. We finally did leave the airport and begin the 24 hour journey home.