We're here...hard at work

After almost 26 hours of travel, the team arrived in East London safe and sound. After a much needed night's sleep (by the way the sun rises at about 4:30 am here), the trip kicked off with a visit to Bethany Emmanuel for church where we were treated to warm hospitality and a great Christmas play by the kids at the school.

After changing out of our church clothes, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work at Ft. White. Projects included plowing a field for future crops, fixing a walkway, sorting out rock for a septic system and removing fences to be used later for the perimeter of the property (to keep the goats out of the crops).

Now we're finishing our second full day here and it was a treat. After some sorting of old school and dormitory furniture, we headed to Debenek, a local primary school (grades K-7) to help paint and prep their overgrown garden fields. We were greeted with song, dance and huge smiles as we drove up by the kids and teachers. It was a fantastic community event, working side-by-side with the people to help restore a valuable part of their community.

More updates to come...back to the school tomorrow for another great day of work.