Madagascar - Travel Days (1-2)

It took us 21 hours of flying on three airplanes to get to Madagascar.  Add to that travel to and from airports and layover time in Atlanta and Paris and we travelled over 30 hours.  About three hours out from Madagascar, I saw myself in the mirror on the airplane’s bathroom mirror.  My eyes were bloodshot.  Even with the decent seats on Air France, there was not much sleep.

I’m travelling with one of the elders of the church, Kelly King.  I love traveling with him. His humor, intellect, and faith and all strong.  On the flight from Tampa to Atlanta, Kelly and I were talking about how we would be spending so much time with each other over the next few weeks.  Pondering the implications of that much time together, Kelly said, “When I get back, I’m changing churches.”  I’m still chuckling. 

I am amazed at Kelly’s knowledge of many subject and especially his career subject.  He is an entrepreneur, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and businessman through and through.  Our pastor for congregational care, Pastor Laurent, who is from Madagascar and the reason we are on this trip, is excited to have someone of Kelly’s heart and skills to teach the people of Madagascar.

We had  a warm welcome in the cold of winter here.  So far, winter here is like winter in Florida.