Okay, so we arrived on Friday night to a tropical paradise. Stepping of the plane I felt the warm island breeze and began to wish I was wearing shorts. The immigration officers were more friendly than an airport staff I have ever met (I thought they were supposed to be Stern and scary).
It took about 2 days for it to actually sink in that I am no longer in South Africa. That I won't be for the next 2 months, if the rest of the money for my second month comes in.
Everyone here speaks french, they all know a little English but very few speak it enough for a comfortable conversation. In some ways it is great for my learning process, my french has already improved dramatically. The language barrier does make it difficult to get to know the locals though. Tomorrow we are doing street evangelism so my new french skills will really be put to the test. These people are so friendly and welcoming and it is most frustrating not being able to communicate gratitude to the effect that I want. Merci (thank you) has become my most used word.
We are so blessed here, God has provided for us so abundantly I can't believe how much we are receiving. Even though we have only just started God has already blessed us just in our coming. I could not have imagined a kinder nation than the one we have met here. They are constantly hospitable, encouraging and friendly. There is such an air of peace and everyone seems to take each day as it comes....it amazes me. Anyway long day tomorrow so that is all for now, here are some pictures.
