Landing in Accra was easy, but the paperwork to navigate the COVID testing was complex. Fortunately, once again, the lycra clad superhero of planning had us zipping through no less than 11 document checks. From passport to covid test payment receipt to duty declaration and actual attestation of covid fee entry. Wow. Of course when two people push 6 monster bags through customs and they ask “what’s in the bags”, it is always a bit tense. After my first explanation, the agent said, “Oh, there is a duty for that”. Then we opened a bag and turned on a BiblePlus+ unit. Beth proudly declared, “Oh, that’s Fulfulde, for the Fulani people.” I started to turn it up but the guard waved us on. Nice!
It was a quick ride to the Korum’s house, our missionary friends in Accra! We unpacked and did some quick Uber rides to get a Vodafone SIM card for my modem.
As everyone knows by now, Africa is not frighted by bold colors that jump out and dance. As we waited for our Uber, we wandered through one of the more famous fabric stores. In Africa, even fancy mall shops sell raw fabric, so you can create your own masterpiece.
Just wondering… If Americans could embrace this kind of bold, colorful, and outgoing fabric, could we get past the whole red and blue thing?
Beth has been feeling great. Thanks for your prayers. We are trying to keep her from schlepping suitcases or practicing the headstands she learned in superhero school. Tomorrow we fly to Tamale, and meet Ray. Then the real action begins… We can’t take everything North, so we are leaving almost all the BiblePlus+ units here in Accra, for distribution in the North later.
We will try and catch everyone up with better local photos tomorrow…. Maybe I’ll have some time for the drone :-)
Wow! I wanna go shopping in Accra. Such beautiful colors and patterns. Glad you got through and didn’t have to pay duty!
Thanks. Shopping here is a feast for all the senses!
Uncle Pete did you pick out a new shirt?!?
Praising the Lord for His travel mercy.
Yes. There are two styles of colorful fabric here. Most of my collection is the traditional hand dyed batik. But even more popular, because they are less expensive and can include even more colors and fine detail are the machine printed fabrics (shown in the photos). I picked up a very popular Ghanian starbrust style that might show up later this week :-)
OOh, those shirts would look good on you and Beth! I’m so happy to hear you arrived safely and made it through all the hoops…
Go Beth!!!
Thanks, Fred, for cheering us on and for your prayers!! All is well!!
Love,
Beth
Right on with the fabrics in bold colors that brighten up everything and everyone around you.
Glad everyone is doing fine and that the events before departure have been managed.
Thanks. I’ve not be able to resist picking up another shirt or two :-)
So great everything is going “smoothly” so far!!!
Thanks, Katie :-) You were a big part of the beginning of this ministry, and “convinced” me to get involved with the work here in Africa. Thank you!!
Love,
Beth
Wow what a start to this Africa visit. God has paved the way, even when it looked like things would go awry!
We started praying about 10 days before your trip especially for safety. Our God did not fail in steering you to the right clinic and Dt. What a nerve wrecking start. We pray the rest of your journey will prove to be much less hectic.
I often wish my parents would have been able to hear about these fantastic journeys you two have made over the years! Love, Mom and Dad.
what a start to this Africa visit. God has paved the way, even when it looked like things would go awry!
We started praying about 10 days before your trip especially for safety. Our God did not fail in steering you to the right clinic and Dt. What a nerve wrecking start. We pray the rest of your journey will prove to be much less hectic.
I often wish my parents would have been able to hear about these fantastic journeys you two have made over the years! Love, Mom and Dad.
So thankful you started praying 10 days ahead of time! Yes, our God is an awesome God!! We so appreciate your love, prayers and support for the amazing work here!
Love,
Beth
Hallelujah, and Amen….especially on having colors of fabric besides red, white and blue!
So grateful that all has arrived safely and you are through customs without a hitch but then I know about my planning daughter and her miracles while navigating such things….so glad your eye is healing well.
Mom
Thanks, Mom! I think the planning part mostly came from Dad :-). Thanks for the prayers for healing! I am doing well!!
Love you, Beth