January 15, 2007

Unexpected delay in Bali

While we were on our way to Ed and Femmy's but unfortunately we have been delayed. We flew into Indonesia late on Friday night expecting to fly out the next Saturday morning, so we found a little booking desk at the airport and booked ourselves a night at a hotel for one night but the next morning when we connected with Ed he said the weather was to bad in Kupang to fly in so to stay where we were and he would try to get us on a flight on Monday... it's Monday now and we didn't get on the flight but we got one booked for Wednesday so hopefully then we will be flying over to Kupang and to the Dethan household. But while we have been held up in Bali we are making the most of our time. Indonesia is absolutely Beautiful!!! We went whitewater rafting down a river the other day it was AWESOME, we were in the jungle surrounded by rapids and just able to enjoy the beauty of it all, we also got to experience a traditional Indonesian meal at the end of it, the only killer was the hike to the river and the hike back to the shuttle, we were climbing a pretty big mountain on stairs, but the stairs were very uneven and it was STEEP, but seeing as we are both the picture of health... ha, ha. Today was a pretty exciting day as well. We went parasailing, snorkeling, jetskiing and for a little dive (Yes Ian W. we did a little bit of diving!). It was all pretty fascinating and a little scary. The diving was absolutely incredible, we saw so many beautiful fish. Parasailing was a bit scary but really neat. Jet-skiing, while I'm a chicken, but it was still fun, Randy had a blast at it and snorkeling was once again fantabulous. And the little hotel we are staying at suits our needs just great, it's close to the ocean and we have only had to kill one cockroach so far so life is good! We thankful we are held up in Bali or we sure wouldn't be experiencing what we are, the tourism industry here is not doing well right now so things are CHEAP, just the way we like it :)
So two more days in Bali and we are off to Kupang. Randy's foot is healing quite well so we are truly thankful for that. Thanks so much for all of your emails, it's always so good to hear from home and for your prayers, we truly feel the Lord uplifting us day after day and we are so thankful for the love and support that we receive from you guys!

4 comments:

ddj said...

let us know when you guys arrive! Hope all things are well with your foot Lodz and I hope and pray that you both continue to receive all the strength you need as you work for our King!

Randy, check your email!

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys...
Have fun in Timor...say "HI" to Ed & Femmy plus all their family, the orphans, and congregation for me.
Take lots of pictures. I am really jealous right now...wish I was there too. hope you have the same amazing experience there too!
Take care!

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys...
Have fun in Timor...say "HI" to Ed & Femmy plus all their family, the orphans, and congregation for me.
Take lots of pictures. I am really jealous right now...wish I was there too. hope you have the same amazing experience there too!
Take care!

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys...
Have fun in Timor...say "HI" to Ed & Femmy plus all their family, the orphans, and congregation for me.
Take lots of pictures. I am really jealous right now...wish I was there too. hope you have the same amazing experience there too!
Take care!