Work begins!

Well I arrived safely into Harare on Tuesday afternoon. I managed to get my guitar over in one piece and with no added cost! Beat that!!

On Wednesday I went to visit the house I will be living in, and I must say how proud of it I am! It is a wonderful place, and will be even better when we've made it homely! Right now, we are painting the bedrooms, bathrooms and longue, after the new ceiling has gone in. This weekend we are hoping to replace the kitchen. We need more money of course already, but people are being so good donating lots and giving us lots. I have already met the neighbours, who seem jolly nice. Up the road is amusic director so he will come in handy at some point for our home, and also a couple who have their very English names on their gate, so I will make the effort just to go and say 'hello'!

On Sunday we are looking forward to the consecration service of the new Bishop of Harare, Bishop Chad. I hear rumour that the Archbishop of Canterbury is going to attend, but it is only a rumour at this stage... I will find out the truth on Sunday. This day will be a milestone for the diocese of Harare and a turn around for Christians in this place. This will be their freedom day!

This is just a quick update! The family here are looking after me really well and Ihope to move into our house next week at some point. I am having so much fun already, and the work is only just starting!