for starters, my visa came in on time and i was able to leave as planned. when i left for the airport on wednesday, i stopped by the SIM HQ's to pick up my tickets, visa and immigration papers and had no problems at all during travel
at the airport the ticketing personnel did not even touch my boxes. the lady said "put them on the belt and i'll put a sticker on them so they arrive in Nigeria"(hopefully). i did as they wished, said good bye to Bryan and was on my way.
my first flight took me to Boston and then to Frankfurt over night. i sat beside a 16yr. old German girl named Valerie(just like my lil' sister!). she was very helpful in Frankfurt finding my way to my connecting flight to Abuja. i took off from Frankfurt at 12 and flew over Malta, the Sahara desert and Nigeria before i arrived in Abuja at 8 pm on time.
the sahara desert>>>
the next morning i was driven to my new home in Jos in where i'll live in the challenge apartments. i've attached some pictures of my new apartment. notice how short everything is and don't forget i'm tall. not a good
combination...but i'm thankful.
last night i slept 10 hrs which is pretty good for someone who is supposed to be having major jet lag. i'm still experiencing some jet lag but God has been faithful to give me adequate rest.
so, now i'm here. i finally found internet and i hope this is of some help for you all.
some observations so far are:
-drving here is crazy
-the lizards are 12 inches long(my dog would have loved them)
-the driving here is really bad
-when it rains...it pours!
-the driving here is horrible
-the people are very friendly and warm hearted
-the driving here is atrocious
-Nigeria reminds me of Papua New Guinea
-the drivers here are insane
-there are no walmarts
and heinz ketchup is $9.36 US
well, i hope this gives you a good look into Nigeria. did i mention the driving here is horrendous?
in the weeks to come i'll write more about the real reason i came to Nigeria: namely Children's ministries
stay in touch,
joseph
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5 comments:
Yes, the driving is terrible! Especially with all the motorcycles, pigs, goats, people in the roads. Great to hear about your first thoughts... keep them coming.
Hey! Glad to hear that you made it safe and sound! I am praying that you will feel Jesus close to you as you are going to be lonely these first few weeks! and ps! STAY OFF THE ROADS!!! :)
Christina Beekman
Joseph, I'm glad you're there safe! It seems soo exciting! I cant wait to come visit you.. Keep me posted, it's exciting to read what you have to say!!
I LOVE YOU!!
Julia
Sounds like fun. God is awesome isn't He? Are you going to learn to drive there? or is that just a rediculous question? Have a wonderful experiance.
Lucretia Harkness
i'm still pondering and praying about the possibility of driving here.
pondering
praying
possibility
great homiletics!
we'll see
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