It is Sunday and we are getting ready to leave. We are giving gifts to the people who have helped us, taking pictures (snappy), and giving out good bye hugs. We must get to the airport early because there is only one flight out of Owerri to Lagos. A trip by land would be about nine hours and I am not sure we would make it.
We were slightly delayed by the police again this morning. Dr. Okere’s vehicle was stopped for having tinted glass – something for which he has a permit. But soon we were on our way. We checked in and the waited for the plane. It was delayed, but finally we left Owerri. Our Jesus kin was sad to see us go, but it is never really a final good bye is it?
Dr. Okere’s friend picked us up in Lagos at the local airport and took over to the international airport. It was very smooth. When we arrived, the air conditioning was not working. The airport is designed to have air running. So, you can imagine what we smell like. Our wait was fairly uneventful. Michael was able to negotiate an Internet connection for us, so I was able to get part of the blog out.
Lagos airport is an assortment of people. It is interesting to watch all of them come and go. Lagos is a very large city. The governor of that state has done great things to bring improvements since our last trip.
Finally we are on the plane after having our baggage inspected at three places. The air is working and the seats are comfortable. I am writing this while people are sleeping all around me. It is 2:15 am (your time in Georgia). Three more hours and we’ll be on terra firma in Atlanta. Then, a few more and we’ll be in Savannah. I have more posts to record.
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