going with the flow

Hah! Don't be fooled by our established itinerary! Most plans have already been confirmed, but still, we are warned to be prepared for ANY sudden changes. Nothing is TRULY set in stone. As my choir director, Scott, commented, "Africa... is very unpredictable."

Some recent challenges, for example...

One of our correspondences from Africa, who was helping us with the Tsumeb arrangements, BAILED on us! That was like 2 weeks ago! She gave us the impression that everything was fine, and all of a sudden, she ditched the whole thing for a family issue. I understand, but this means that the Tsumeb thing (originally planned for July 15 or something) will NOT happen. And so, my director was left with 80 choristers with no where to stay and a measly little list potential accommodations! See, that would've been ok, except that accommodations in Africa for a group our size is nearly impossible, in such short notice! Long story short... we've shuffled activities around, extended our cruise on the Zambezi River, figured out some sort of living arrangement for that portion of the tour, etc. So really, everything is ALL RIGHT :)

Oh, here's another one! So, as you all are probably aware, MALARIA is a high risk in Zambia right now. We didn't really comprehend the extent of this pandemic, until one of the workers at the hostel where we'll be staying at called us last week... "Hi. I don't think I'll be able to follow up on your arrangements at the Fawlty Towers. I think I've contracted Malaria." HA HA HA (sarcasm), and he said it casually as if he caught the common cold or something! Sheesh... umm... yea... I'll DEFINITELY have my malaria pills with me. Ooo... getting sick on this tour would SUCK! So I pray that it won't happen... to anyone!

Yep, so there's a taste of what kind of lifestyle I will be living for the next couple of months. I better be on my toes! Well, I have no choice really. Oh what a thrill!

Hah... I haven't REALLY attempted to finish my packing yet. My room is a JAMBALAYA of stuff! Man oh man! But I gotta crack down on this task right away, since I leave THIS Saturday!

Hey, if you're available, you should come check out our tour performance tomorrow night! It's an opportunity for friends and family to see what we'll be singing on the tour and to wish us BON VOYAGE! Details...

Thursday, June 28th

Riverbend United Church
14907 – 45 Avenue

7 pm

Admission by donation