Africa

New Experiences While Serving in a Bible School in Malawi

While this was my third time to teach at Great Commission Bible School in Malawi, there were still new experiences to enjoy. Some were brand new, and others were repeats but enjoyed with new people. My second week was a full and busy one. It began bright and early on Monday morning. The school had devotions at 7:00 am on Monday and Friday. When I was planning my trip here, I felt like I needed to demonstrate to the students…

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What One Does on a Weekend in Lilongwe, Malawi

We came to Malawi to teach at Great Commission Bible School which is in the capital city, Lilongwe. Our classes began on Tuesday. I taught two periods a day, the first and the third periods. The good news is, I was done by lunch so I could then take a nap in the afternoon. My classes went well, and I enjoyed working with the students. After four days of teaching the weekend arrived. Saturday morning I did laundry. Having been…

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First Days in Lilongwe Return

This summer’s adventure begins with a return visit to teach in Lilongwe, Malawi. It was my third time to Malawi, but this time I did not travel alone. My pastor and friend Jeff Horton traveled with me and taught as well. It’s a different experience to have someone to travel with that’s not my wife. However, it feels less stressful to have someone there through the long journey.. Our flights to Malawi from the US were pretty routine but long.…

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Seeing the Unexpected in Tansania’s Ngorongoro Crater

On our final night in Ngorongoro Crater, we had an exciting game drive, spotting wildlife like hyenas, flamingos, and zebras. We finally saw a leopard, achieving the Big Five. The campsite was cold but offered close encounters with zebras. The experience was memorable, and I cherished the adventure despite looking forward to civilization.

Andrea Camps in the Diverse Serengeti of Tanzania

As I mentioned in the previous post, I don’t always pay attention to the small details of each trip I go on. For this trip I knew there would be some camping. However, I wasn’t exactly aware that we would be camping for four nights in a row, two in the middle of the Serengeti. I was quite excited to see the animals but not excited for cold showers, shared washrooms, and the possibility of wild animals lingering around the…

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Trekking to See Amazing Chimps and Gorillas in Uganda

Gorilla trekking had not been something that was on my bucket list. However, as I was browsing the list of available trips for this summer, going back to Africa and seeing animals was definitely something I wanted to do. Of course once I saw the gorilla trekking tour in Uganda, I quickly signed up.  I must admit when I sign up for these trips, I do a quick look at the itinerary and see if it looks good. I sign…

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Cruising the Beautiful Seychelles Islands

Traveling to the Seychelles has been on my travel list for a while. It was added to my list after I visited the Maldives in 2018. However, the Seychelles doesn’t offer a tour like I typically take. I had to take a different route to visit the Seychelles, one that I was quite looking forward to, a cruise. I had never been on a cruise before However, this wasn’t your typical Carnival Cruise. It was a small boat with room…

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