Monday 11th August

I had a call from Nicky today, to say that she is now at the Mikumi National Park, sitting at a restaurant overlooking the water hole. They are now in safari country, and will spend tomorrow looking at the animals, although they have already seen lions, zebra, elephants, giraffe, hippos, impala and warthogs.

One piece of interesting news – Nicky and the other group members spent several nights at the MAF guest house in Dodoma. Also there was another couple who looked vaguely familiar to Nicky; and she eventually realised who they were. Malcolm and Irene Crawford came to live in Clacton some ten years or so ago, and worshipped with us at Pier Avenue Baptist Church for a while. They came to dinner with us, and we got to know them quite well, before they eventually settled in another Church. We have not seen them for many years – but now they are staying in the same house as Nicky in Dodoma! What a small world!

Anyway, Nicky sends her love to everyone, and will begin her homeward journey on Thursday. No doubt when she gets back she will have lots of photos to share, and lots of stories to tell. I have asked her to talk to us about her trip on Sunday 31st August, at the morning service.   Stephen.