Words from Ori

I can't believe we are finaly here! Its seems as if it was days ago where i was franticaly trying to catch my first plane in Kelowna.(haha oops!) The first flight to hongkong was slightly testy. After watching the first few minuits of every movie, scaning the radio stations, and loading up on snacks, most of us found nothing to do while still having 11 hours to go! Landing in HongKong was a different expierence. Withen seconds of entering the airport a wave of humidity wraped our bodies. Only 3 hours to stretch and back on another long haul. The second flight was easier, considering it was over night and most of us slept through it. Victor wins the "most sleep award" Theres nothing that got him up. The Food seem to get worse...We felt like cattle being told when to eat, when to sleep, and when to wake up. All flights where confortable. We landed in South Africa early this morning around 6:00 Am (SA time)

"Woa its hot! "Im so sweaty" "we're finaly here." These where some of the comments mentioned from our team as we set foot on this knew soil. A short bus ride from the plain to the customs terminal, here in Joburg, revealed some unique difference between our home country and this knew one. Some where as simple as such diverse ethinicticity. Other things really stood out, like driving on the other side of the road or strong accents. We grouped together once more at the "kings School"and the off we were to our host families. Mr.& Mrs. H with Victor welss and myself all are staying with Nick ( our exchange student) My first words stepping into this house was, "What?"

I was preparing myself to be bunked with these guys all in one small room and probly one bed. (Excluding mr.& Mrs H of course) However i was delightfuly surprised! Beyond the Long driveway, Thru the yellow cement walls you found yourself standing in the middle of a luxuries home. Each one of us got our seperate room which contained a large bed large Shower(extremly High tech, Still have to figure it out) and tile floor everywhere. The environment is very peacfull, large windows from ceiling to floor are found throughout the home. Cool breeze lifts the light curtains. The sun penetrates through causing the heat, yet theres the option of the pool to cool off.. Victor made a great first impression by breaking the trampoline haha. We recently just enjoyed a light breakfest here in there home. We split off to rest, play basketball and for myself to Blog for you guys. Right now im in my room enjoying siting in my swimshorts while having the sun warm my back.

We are so thankful for the hospitality this family has already showed us. We must be careful not to expect this for only a few nights here and we fly up to Zambia to begin our projects. This day will be spent getting use to the timezone, getting to know our host families and later we are invited to a barbeque.

I can't wait to explore this place some more..