On Monday we had another amazing day! We trekked out to a village in the Markham valley, where Pastor Bob and his wife Ruth hosted us for some PNG kaikai (food), what a great experience! Tim was able to lead the young men of the village (about 40 guys) in some soccer skill stuff – which they loved, and I taught another health session to the mommas. It was really amazing to see this beautiful village, surrounded by cocco trees, coconut trees, banana trees, and huge lush ferns. The people live in really simple homes on stilts with no running water or electricity, and cook over an open fire, use an outhouse, bathe in the nearby river… wow. There is something totally amazing about living in the jungle like that, the people were all so happy and welcoming and very proud to share their home with us. The meal we had together was very special, and the prayer to open the meal by a leader in the village was moving, he prayed that although we come from different backgrounds it is a blessing to serve the same Lord.
Nadia with a bilum hanging from her head - if you look closely you will see a little baby sleeping in the bilum!
Lucas chillin' with one of the village leaders
Some bananas cooked in coconut oil, kumo (like spinach) and fish - yup I ate it all!
Typical PNG style of swimming... Jono, Noah and their friend Robert had a great time playing in the river.
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Great pictures! I pray that you have a safe return back home!
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