It's not over yet

Tomorrow marks not only the huge Grand Opening of the Life Centre and the celebration of Jerry and Jana Lackey's 25 years in Botswana, but it's also our last day at LoveBotswana. We sleep here two more nights, and then early Friday morning (6 a.m.!) we're getting picked up to be taken to the Moremi Game Reserve for the safari. It's about 2-2.5 hours away from where we are currently located in Maun. That night, after the safari, the team will be staying at the Royal Tree Lodge then waking up Saturday morning, checking in at the airport, doing some last minute shopping, and taking off for the long trip back. (Check out our itinerary page, there are links to both the game reserve and the Royal Tree Lodge there, if you're interested.) I can't believe the trip is already winding down. In some ways, it's felt like the longest trip I've ever been on, but in others, it seems like we just arrived and there's no way it's already almost time to leave.

Today while the rest of the team was either finishing up on the playground after lunch (or taking naps, or who-knows-what -- only a few people were needed to assist the guys doing the concrete), Jenny and I sat out by the pool and enjoyed some afternoon sunshine. It was a welcomed break, and even felt like a mini vacation for those couple of hours. We read, had some good conversation, and visited with one of the Lackey's adopted daughters. She is deaf, so we passed a notebook back and forth and attempted to "speak" English with her. It was cute. Due to chemicals that had recently been put into the pool, we weren't allowed to swim, but it was a great way to spend the afternoon regardless.

Now that it's almost my bedtime (9:30 p.m., again!) I will sign off, but once again, I just want to thank you all for joining us on our adventures either just by reading our blog, or the KATW email updates, or through your prayers and/or financial support... this has truly been a once-in-a-lifetime trip. And the best part is... it's not over yet! :)