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We've Arrived!


Arrival at Team House in South AfricaAfter nearly 30 hours of travel, the Belmont in Africa team arrived at the Team House in Cape Town around 10 p.m. local time. Everyone is safe and sound, tucked into this wonderful house just off the beach. The windows are open and we can hear the surf crashing into the beach.

Everyone says "hello" to family and friends back home. Tomorrow we tour the Living Hope programs and start our work tomorrow afternoon. The students already have some amazing stories to tell in response to people they met along the way on today's journey. We can hardly wait to see what the week brings.


Posted by Darrell Gwaltney on May 14, 2007 05:00 PM |

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Have fun Brandon!!!! We miss you.

Posted by: Regina Jones | May 14, 2007 05:11 PM

Lesli,
Have a GREAT time, take lots of pictures, I love you!!!!!

Posted by: Janice King | May 14, 2007 05:19 PM

Lesli,
Keep smiling,be careful and have lots of fun! Love you!

Posted by: Reba Barker | May 14, 2007 05:46 PM

You all look happy and rested even after the long trip! Enjoy every minute and take good care of Dr. Bonnie!

Posted by: Robin Andrews | May 14, 2007 05:48 PM

Hey Chris,
Your picture tells us you are having the time of your life already. Enjoy your stay at the beach! We love you.
Mom, dad and Susanna

Posted by: Rich and Mel Pilny | May 14, 2007 05:57 PM

Chris, you look great. Have fun and stay safe. Love, Dad

All of your smiling faces look wonderful. I think God is looking back at us that see the photo. Bless you all.

Posted by: John Dorsey | May 14, 2007 06:03 PM

Chris, I'm so glad you guys made it over there safely. I cannot wait to read more on this blog; thank you to Prof. Gwaltney for keeping this so we're all tuned in :)

Love you, bro. Jess

Posted by: Jessica Dorsey Kohls | May 14, 2007 06:46 PM

I'm glad you made it safely! Keep us updated! Have a good time, enjoy all of the experiences! Looking forward to hearing about every second! love you!

Posted by: Susie Stepaniuk | May 14, 2007 08:16 PM

I'm very glad that you all made it safeley! Hope you have a ton of fun! Take lots of pictures!!!!
Miss ya jenny!

Posted by: Deanna | May 14, 2007 08:34 PM

Hey William,
Glad you guys made it safely...I don't have to tell you to have a GREAT time, I know you will!!!
Be safe and God Bless.
Love Mom

Posted by: Sandra | May 14, 2007 10:06 PM

Bonnie, Can't wait for the poems and limericks to come from this extraordinary trip. Enjoy!

Posted by: Holly McCathren | May 14, 2007 11:47 PM

Hi Jenn, Glad you are there safely, we are praying for you. Glad you are smiling. Have fun everybody and be safe. Love MOM

Posted by: cindy stepaniuk | May 15, 2007 01:42 AM

Ashley, So glad you made it safe and sound. I know you guys are tired, get some rest and have a great time. Love MOM

Posted by: Joy Cudsik | May 15, 2007 06:23 AM

Hey Blake! We are so glad that you are there safely. Have a great time!
John and Linds

Posted by: John and Lindsey | May 15, 2007 07:03 AM

Bonnie,
I'm so glad you made it safely. Caleb, Elizabeth, and I will be together tonight, and we're all thinking about you. Have a wonderful trip! Love you, Kelly
P.S. Thanks for my birthday present. I love it!

Posted by: Kelly Smith | May 15, 2007 07:30 AM

I'm so happy you all made it! We'll be praying for you to have a wonderful & meaningful trip. And Happy 20th Birthday today to Rachel Harlow! We love you and pray you'll have a fantastic trip! Love, Denise Harlow

Posted by: Denise Harlow | May 15, 2007 07:48 AM

Hey Brandon... I'm happy that you made it safely. I will keep everyone updated. I pray that you have a wonderful trip and see you when you get back. Love You

Posted by: Valez Thornton | May 15, 2007 08:42 AM

Steph and Heather! I can't believe you guys are in Africa - I'm so excited for you both. I'll be thinking of you tonight as I watch the Series Finale of "Gilmore Girls" (do you want me to send you a summary? :) ). Much love to you and rest of your team - I know you guys will have an amazing experience (if you haven't already!).
Mucho love,
Johanna

Posted by: Johanna Ralsten | May 15, 2007 08:56 AM

Great to hear from you all! I pray the trip went smoothly and that as you get adjusted to life in Africa that God begins to change your hearts. Peace be with you all!

Posted by: Guy Chmieleski | May 15, 2007 08:59 AM

Hey Will,
I'm so glad you've been blessed with this opportunity. Do not take it for granted; enjoy yourself and learn all that you can!
I love you be safe,
Big Sis.

Posted by: Caron Wheaton | May 15, 2007 09:03 AM

Blake! Have fun. I've heard that the rooibos tea is great...although some red zinger could keep you awake after all of that travel. I can't wait to hear your stories and see some pictures.
May the Lord bless you in your journey.

Posted by: John Bamber | May 15, 2007 09:06 AM

Hey William,
Let me know how the weather is over there and some of the interesting sites you encounter. Most of all enjoy yourself and bring the girls a leaf or something :o)
-D

Posted by: Damion Wheaton | May 15, 2007 09:09 AM

William,
I hope you have a wonderful experience their in Africa, be safe.
Love,
Kim (your cuz)

Posted by: Kim Larry | May 15, 2007 09:19 AM

Hello William,
I am so excited for you. Have a great time and may God continue to bless all that you do.
Love, LaKedra

Posted by: LaKedra Cardell | May 15, 2007 09:34 AM

Hey Jade, Glad you made it. We love you. Mom and Dad.

Posted by: Gary Ervin | May 15, 2007 11:22 AM

The picture of you and your friends is awesome. We know you will have an enriching experience. We arrived safely in Germany. Love M & D

Posted by: Ken and Ellen Kaplan | May 15, 2007 12:04 PM

Happy Birthday, Rachel! We love you. Have a fantastic trip.
Love,
Mamaw & Papaw

Posted by: Carol Vernon | May 15, 2007 03:25 PM

Hey! I'm glad you are there safely...prayers and support are with you. Take notes...I want details in June. Love you so much :)
Anna

Posted by: Anna Bishop | May 15, 2007 04:09 PM

Hey Jade! I'm glad to see you are front & center-still a beauty queen. We miss you and can't wait to hear from you-please-please e-mail us soon!!!!! Mom & Dad

Posted by: Lisa Ervin | May 15, 2007 04:50 PM

Happy Birthday to Rachel Harlow!
Take care of yourself.
love you,
Aunt Dana

Posted by: Jay and Dana Taylor | May 15, 2007 04:55 PM

HEY LESLI,
GLAD YOU ARRIVED AND NOW RESTED. LOOKS BEAUTIFUL. MAKE US LOTS OF PICTURES.
LOVE, GRAN-GRAN

Posted by: LESLI | May 15, 2007 05:16 PM

hello teddy (jade),
glad to see you made it...told you you would (even though there were 23 group tickets). thanks for supporting sewanee with your sweatshirt. tell your boyfriends hi. we miss you. take care of those babies! Mallorino

Posted by: Mallory Ervin | May 15, 2007 09:45 PM

hello,jade looks like a great time oh yea did i tell ya i started a [MINI GLASS] collectionwell i've got a whole lot of homework so i gotta scram .
have tons of nice fun.
love gabe ;]

Posted by: Gabriel Ervin | May 15, 2007 09:55 PM

Dear Jade,
I love you so much!
Your best brother,
Luke

Posted by: Luke Ervin | May 15, 2007 10:04 PM

hey rosh, glad you made it safely please email when time permits hopefully real soon
lots of love lata

Posted by: lataphoi | May 15, 2007 11:20 PM

Praise God that you all made it safely. I pray that your journey thus far has been filled with many opportunities to not only share but to also learn!

Posted by: Benita Walker | May 16, 2007 10:58 AM

Jenn, have a great time. We are praying for you.
Uncle Peter and Aunt Kathy

Posted by: Kathy | May 17, 2007 10:00 AM

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