Safe Arrival in Togo

Finally in Togo!

We have arrived safely in Togo.  We had a busy 24 hours of travel to get here but are thankful to be in our house.  All of our luggage arrived as well, undamaged too!  There was a unique flight path taken from Niamey, Niger south to Lome in Togo...

We are in a nice house close to all the action - maybe too close, as things get going pretty early around here.  We arranged some bedrooms and unpacked our tubs before crashing into bed the first night here!  The travel and jetlag may have caught up to us.

Upon arrival at the airport in Lome we all had to get coronavirus swabs taken to ensure we were not infected.  We have all received clear Covid tests from the Togolese government.  We only had to quarantine in our house for a day and a half.  This was one of the smoothest processes we've ever had in Togo!  Once we were cleared and able to escape 'house arrest', we wandered the compound meeting new-to-us team members and old friends and co-workers.  There was a lot of chatting and laughter as we reconnected.  There are a lot more people on the compound at this time, with more returning from time off in the US, so we look forward to meeting them all over the next few days and weeks. 

 A big hello to the CanFS guys.  Even in West Africa I cannot escape the long reaches of McCormick.  I'll be reminded of you regularly!

On the compound it seems there is construction happening all over.  A new radio station / recording / training building is in the works.  Here is a picture of its current state.  It is coming along nicely with windows going in and trusses being finished off before the corrugated roofing steel goes on.

We're so thankful for the support of so many to get us here.  Thanks for your prayers as we travelled, they were greatly appreciated.  

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