I arrived in Malawi after four planes and two overnight flights. I made it to the other side of the world without a problem, not one problem, thanks to all the prayers and glory be to God! The flights were on time, no luggage was lost, and I even managed to get some sleep here and there on the planes and in the airports while waiting for the planes.

Mons. Joseph picked me up at the small Blantyre airport mid-afternoon. Also greeting me were Titani and little Amanda-Marie, the grandchild of Flossie from the Good News Emmaus Journey e-group.

It was dark by the time we arrived at the seminary. It's winter here and the days are short, and we ran a few errands while in Blantyre, including helping an old drunk who had fallen from his bike and was lying beside the road; bystanders loaded him into the back of our pick-up truck and we drove him to a health clinic.

For a map of where we're going, click here.