2023 Mission & Memories Trip Blog
Rwanda: September 30 - October 5, 2023
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Kenya: October 5 -17, 2023
Wednesday, October 25 2023 – A view from the window
I have spent the last month with a group of 26 supporters who are visiting one or more of Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. A Better World was started with a handful of volunteers and $5000. Today, we are surrounded by hundreds of caring and generous people. Because of...
Saturday, October 21 2023 – Completed Our Project Visits
We completed our project visits in Tanzania today. Visited potential and past projects. Met up with Doctors whose work we support. Dropped off Gord Bontje at Kilimanjaro airport for his flight home. Great to have him on trips. Great ambassador and keeps us all on...
Friday, October 20 2023- Another day in Korogwe
Another good day in Korogwe as we visited recently completed projects and planed future ones. Ensured dental equipment was in place. Met with district leaders to pitch the need for partnerships.
October 18 and 19 2023 – Left for Tanzania
Gord Bontje, Lawrence Mathea and I left for Tanzania. We met up with Ramso our driver and guide at the border. It was a 12 hour drive to our project site. Today we spent the whole day visiting completed projects and scoping new projects. Visited the hospital to see...
Tuesday October 17 2023 – Last day for the group in Kenya
Today was last day for the group in Kenya. Morning began with a visit to the Lamu town then on a plane to Nairobi. We repacked our suitcase had dinner and now boarding for Canada.
Monday, October 16 2023 – Opening a Water Project
An exciting day as we opened a community water project in Manda-Maweni in Lamu, Kenya. We travelled by boat, motorcycles and tractor. Warren Kay’s Birthday donations made this possible. A pipeline is anchored to the ocean floor for 2.1km to carry the water from a...
Sunday, October 15 2023 – Lamu Island
Travel by air and boat to Lamu island. On arrival we did one or my favorite things. Sailing in a dhow on the Indian Ocean. Tomorrow our project visits begin.
Saturday, October 14 2023 – Hot Air Balloon Ride
Hot air balloon day. So many things happened on our last day in the Mara. Most went on the balloon adventure. Another group went to see classrooms we had built. Gord Bontje and I went to see the newest classrooms gifted by Dale Russell and Majella. Gord planted a tree...
Friday, October 13 2023 – Game Drive!
We encounters hippos, elephants, leopards, crocodiles on our game drive. Stopped for a bush lunch and celebrated Kathy and Merle Jacobson’s 38th anniversary before arriving at the Mara Serena lodge.
Thursday, October 12 2023 – Visiting Naikarra Clinic and School
Visit to Naikarra clinic and School is always inspiring. To see the progress and the way they have taken initiative to move forward is rewarding. Some even had time for a swim Every other evening we meet for a time of sharing and planning for the next few days. The...
