Arrived in Goma

After 40+ hours of travel, we safely made it to Goma. We are all exhausted, but that will be fixed with a shower and some sleep. Layovers are brutal, and it does not matter if it's in a big airport or small.

When we arrived in Kigali, we were eventually met by Jonatal who had rented a minivan to get us, our 6 packbacks and 12 suitcases to Goma. The minivan was full and the seats were the not the most in comfort. The drive took 3.5 hours to get from Kigali to the border of Rwanda and the DRC. The drive was slowed by road construction and our hired driver getting a speeding ticket. After getting the ticket, I think he actually drove faster. Gettng out of the van was fantastic as all of leggs, backs and back sides were done.

The border crossing went very smooth with out a single bag being opened for inspection. It was strange walking with our bags accross the border in the dark. We were met by Camille and Esther who needed 2 SUVS to get all of us and our stuff to their house. It was great to finally be somewhere. We had a nice meal and got a chance to talk a little about what the next couple weeks are going to look like. They are very happy that we are here an I know that we are in the will of God being here in Goma.

Everyone is showering up, get rid of 40 hours of funk!

Tomorrow we will be at Heal Africa and then at ARCHE church for Mid week bible study. (I found out I am teaching)

Much more to come.

Michael.