The bags are packed and my trip to East Africa is about to begin - there's no turning back now! In about 3 hours I will be heading to Gatwick airport to go on the long flight south.
Where will I be going?
My first destination is Uganda (arriving tomorrow), where I will be based in the capital Kampala. I will be travelling out with short-term relief pilot Bryan Pill, who will be helping out with flights in Uganda for a few weeks. Also joining us are 3 MAF reps, and this trip will help them to understand and experience Uganda and the work of MAF out there, which will be valuable as they return to the UK and speak about MAF in churches and meetings.
Later next week, I will leave the others and join an MAF flight heading north into Sudan, where I will be based in the southern capital, Juba, where MAF operates a sub-base.
Early the following week, I will continue to Kenya where I will be based in Nairobi before returning to chilly England.
Well, that's the rough plan anyway...
What will await me there?
The purpose of my trip is to get a greater understanding MAF's work through experiencing life there, and to meet and build relationships with the local teams. As a frequently write about MAF and contact our overseas operations, this experience will be valuable.
I will also aim to get some memorable stories and photos of how MAF is making a difference, which I can take back and share here in the UK.
Keep viewing this blog as I hope to share some more over the next couple of weeks. Africa, here we come!
Shaun
