Heikki's and Maria's greetings from Mombasa

December 27, 2004

After the conference and parent's visit, Christmas vacation has been spent travelling. First, we were in Nairobi for 3 days, from where we continued to Kisumu to visit an Indian family. From there, we travelled on to Kisii to see a classmate's family. It was wonderful to come to a Christian home after being in a Hindu home, which was filled with pictures of Hindu gods. The atmosphere was very different. We also went to church in Kisii.

Now we are on our way back and are just passing the huge tea farms of Kericho. The trip has been great even though Heikki has been sick the whole time. He is now recuperating. We have seen things like overturned trucks, crazy bus drivers, beautiful scenery, giraffes, zebras, corrupt officials, mountains, valleys, the rainforest, Lake Victoria, families, we have eaten Indian and African food etc. So God has allowed us to experience many things, much of it spiritual as well. For example, we have met a pastor, who has established many churches, and a Finnish missionary.

The bus ride to Mombasa takes about 15 hours, so I think I am going to take my Bible out. In the bus there are, for example, fish and chicken, so the smell is interesting. Trust God because only He can keep us safe from all harm (this has become very clear during this trip).

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! H and M

Read the introduction: Why are Heikki and Maria in Mombasa?