London

...and here are some of my London pictures. again, about 2 months overdue.

London

I decided to extent my stopover in London to 3 days, since I'd never been to England before and don't know when my next opportunity will be. Tim, the boyfriend of my dear friend Ruth, very kindly picked me up from the Airport at 1:30am and let me crash at his flat in Roehampton. Outfitted with Tim's extra mobile and a map of London, I set off into the city the next morning. I did a lot of wandering, a favorite pastime of mine, and I was able to meet up with a few friends in the city. The trip was a great time of relaxation and introspection, and I think it helped ease my adjustment back into life in the good ol' USofA.

The Canary Islands

...here are some photos from the Canary Islands. They're about two months overdue, but that's how I roll these days...

Gran Canaria

After our outreach in Liberia, the crew of the Africa Mercy set sail for the Canary Islands. The ship spent a couple of months in the islands over the holidays so that it could be repaired and prepared for its next 10-month expedition. I was able to enjoy 5 days in this European vacation hot-spot with my fellow crew members. It was a special experience to re-enter Western society with other Mercy Shippers. Together we were able to freely gawk at the paved roads, the order, the variety of food, the electricity, etc.