In the Southern Hemisphere at Last!

After our extended layover in New York, we flew Emirates Airline to Dubai, then Dar es Salaam; the plane ride was long, but quite comfortable and fun. We arrived at the hotel in Tanzania just in time for dinner, then rested up a bit before our first day of classes. Jet lag hasn't been a problem so far, praise God! We eat outside three times a day; the food has been great, and with the breeze coming off the ocean, the heat is not oppressive. We've just finished a good first day of classes learning about general safety in Tanzania and getting to know the other orientation participants. There are nine of us total and we're enjoying the group. We probably won't be able to write very often since the computer is 1.5 miles from where we're staying, but thank you all for your prayers and we thank the Lord for a safe trip.