We're home!!

On our way home (just like on our flights to Pennsylvania!) our travel experiences proved to be both ‘bizarre and duplicitous’!! ;-) We had a slight hiccup before our flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg (the flight was overbooked and we were on the waiting list again!!) Jaap was only allowed on at the last minute, which we were very pleased about because we thought he was going to be left alone on the Atlanta airport!! After meeting Kim, Sasha, Lelanie and Nicolene at the Johannesburg airport, we said our goodbyes and went our separate ways. The next day, obviously because we looked like seasoned travelers, Jack, Carl and Kerry-Lynn were upgraded to Business Class for the final leg of their journey from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth!! Gin and tonic anyone??!! ;-)

And so, after a whirlwind 5 weeks in Pennsylvania, the journey has come to an end! And without a doubt, we have had an experience of a lifetime!!

Words cannot express our gratitude to the Rotarians of District 7430 for their hospitality and generosity throughout our stay. We met so many fantastic people, saw so much of the area (and beyond!) and truly learnt so much on this trip. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we would do it again in a heartbeat!!

Special thanks must go to our Team Leader, Jaap, for his leadership and support throughout the trip. Also, special thanks to my Team for making this trip a great experience – it was fantastic getting to know you and sharing this adventure with you!! :-)

To my Team and to everyone that we met through this experience:
‘Til we meet again – may God hold you in the palm of His hand!’