Mom, Dad, I'm safe and sound tonight. I wasn't sure how things were going to look earlier in the day with no clue of anything except I had a flight to Jo leaving at 2:10, which ended up nto even leaving until 4. But I even wrote a long bit of blog to cut and paste to update, and I haven't connected here so you don't get the full back up story. Yes when I post it, you will be in reverse. But here I am for now...
I am at Martin's amazing parent's home in Pretoria. Yes never knew this would happen, at least not at this time in my trip. I figured I might get a chance with Martin when he gets done with WC but, I booked a flight and had not many places to end up, (in the end) so I threw a last minute text to Martin if his parents offer was still up. He demanded I called his dad Boet and mother Irene asap! I even have met his brother and divine intervention he claims, has a ticket for me and his other son Marious to go see USA VS Algeria tomorrow! Seriously am knocked off my feet. I hate being an inconvenience but I know at least one night is down and I have more to come.
I had lovely dinner, watched football, met their friends, oh and getting here to Pretoria was hilarious in itself. I met adn sat by these amazing Algerian fans on teh plane, learned all about Muhammed, was pretty much proposed to, and then went with them to get a shuttle. I met 2 more Americans before that in the Mug and Bean who were staying at Kia Ora hostel and had an american ticket for $160. I took their # in case, but once I heard from Martin about parents I thought I should take the offer. In this effort to get a shuttle with Algerians bargaining, for R60 I piled in a van and headed an hour to Pretoria learning Arabic along the way. Had driver speak with Martin's brother on the phone adn even tually we met them on the side of the highway because the driver didn't know where this restaraunt was. It was hilarious and what a joy and treat to see Martin's father openly welcome and kiss me and meet his lovely brother as well. Oh GOd has me under his wing!
WOW, so yes USA at 4pm here tomorrow then really not sure wehre to next. I know that we have Safari booked in Kruger with Nic Sara and I 28-4th then not sure before nor after. Hopefully I can get brochures from Izak whom I left at the police station in CT airport because 30kgs over weight limit was way too expensive.
Met this Honduran man Ricardo today at airport and we shared our life stories and breathed life into each other's experiences to brighter one another's day. Really was energizing!
I'm completely exhausted, but trying to reach my kiwi friends, get tickets for thursday, and possibly a ride. Who knows what will come about, please keep in prayer that the LOrd shines through his vessel while I'm here. Thank you so much for all your support, love you
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