Mission in Liberia

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All,

Logan and Adrienne have invited me for an eventful church mission to Liberia in West Africa. The long journey included several layovers in Washington, D.C. (USA), Brussels (Belgium), and Dafar (Senegal) before finally arriving in Capital of Monrovia, Liberia. After spending two days in a barb-wired compound in Liberia’s Baptist Church, we continued on to the village of Balama, through series of muddy dirt roads.

Balama consists of five smaller villages, and we had great time learning from each other. Approximately two hundred kids living in a poor condition, and our presence were valued as a life-time gift from the above. It really humbles you. Logan mentioned that he wasn’t particularly enjoying cold shower, but hey, we can’t have everything here.

But I am glad to have such opportunity to visit a West African nation.

Till next time,
-Cy

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Photos

Balaman Little girl
This village has welcomed us open handedly.

This is what you would call 'cramps'
Being in an airplane for so long actually can cause you a flier's cramp. This also affects bird like myself.

Brussels, Belgium
A quick layover in Brussels airport. Supposedly, taking a photograph is forbidden here, but I have to try on one of these cages here.

Washington, D.C.
On a Metro in Washington, D.C. before boarding to our subsequent flight to Brussels, Belgium. This is where I spent most of my time in Logan's backpack.

U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C.
Nope, this is actually not the real deal, although I am physically in Washington, D.C.

Dafar, Senegal
Just a quick glimpse outside our window in Dafar, Senegal layover.

Street scene of Monrovia
Good morning, Monrovia!

Monrovia Baptist Church
I am sitting on Adrienne's shoulder at Monrovia Baptist Seminary in this Liberia's Capital (just in case you can't spot me in the dark)

Monrovia Baptist Church
I love those colorful window panels!

Compound
Can you spot me in the picture? This is where we spent the first two days of recovering.

Local birds
Getting to know more of Balama's native birds, mostly chickens.

Village of Balama, Liberia
Well one thing for sure, this village is even more remote than Iowa in the U.S.