So Debbie, Sue, and Jerry have arrived on the continent of Africa. Ashley and I had not seen them for 18 months...which is far too long. Today we have just relaxed...ate one pound of the seven pounds of cheese that my mom (Sue) brought and are headed off to try and find a restaurant with some live Malian music.
We will spend one more day in Bamako (the capital city) and then head deep into the interior of Mali for a real adventure.
We wish everyone back home a Merry Christmas...we feel so blessed to be spending ours with family.
Sending our love.
Enjoying cheese and crackers in the court yard of our hotel.
Relaxing the night Debbie, Sue and Jerry arrived.
Relaxing at 3 a.m. after a long flight for our parents.
Debbie and Sue holding up the African outfits that Ashley had made for them.
I am so happy that you guys get to be with your family!! I can't imagine what that felt like to see them after so long. Merry Christmas!! There is a card almost on it's way to you...I hope you get it by Easter time :)
ReplyDeleteHi Joe, Ashley and parents,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know you arrived to Bamako safe. I am happy that you can spend time together after all this time apart. I'm sure the rest of your adventure will be a blast. I like how Bamako looks from the pictures. It's good to see smiling faces and what you have been waiting for, for a long time. I love the African outfits. Cheese and wine at 3:00 in the morning, what a party!!!!! I love all the pictures and can't wait for more. Merry Christmas to all of you. Miss you lots!!!!!
Love
Jody, Ben and Anna
Hi Dad,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!!!! WOW, you get to celebrate your birthday in Africa. Have a good day. I love the outfit.
I love you:)
Jody, Ben and Anna
That was me (Barb trying to figure this out). Thinking about you often. Especially Suzie and Jerry wondering how everything is going. Will be waiting to see if you eat with the "chief). Keep those scorpion bites at zero.
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if will have to post as anonymous for it to go through. All the other choices asked for passwords? Anonymous Barb
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! You all look great in Africa! Love, Sue and Mark
ReplyDeleteso great to see you guys right there in Africa - what an experience to share with Joe and Ashley( and Ashley's mom)
ReplyDeleteIt is cold and bleak and is suppose to rain/snow over Christmas so don't think you are missing any great weather here in WI.
Praying for all! Merry Christmas!
Mom your rock the African look well.
ReplyDeleteLive the dream while you are there.
Love you all!
spamy