We are into our last week here and are wrapping up afew projects. Tim got our counter tops done in time for the arrivial of the Weeninks'. They moved into the house we had been staying in and we moved next door to Brent's house. He is in Windhoek for afew weeks sorting out Visa issues so we are keeping the home fires burning for him.

New ceramic counter top that Tim installed.

Barb and Avery working in the garden

The Weeninks have been settling in and we are so happy to have them here. They are a great addition to the MAF family. After their being here a week we ventured out with Dr. Collins for a hike on Friday which was a national holiday.

Dr. Collins, Avery, Evan and Kristina cooling there feet after a hike to the top of a water fall

A view from the top before we hiked down.


Saturday we invited Tim's Angolan helper Bassilio and his wife Maryana and five children out for a pool party and barbque. It was great for them to meet and get to know the Weeninks'.

Tim and Delie warming up after a swim

Kids enjoying hotdogs and gazoza (pop) on our patio.

This week we also have Tanya, an optometry student from Guelph, staying with us. She is helping Dr. Collins with eye examinations, surgery, and teaching. We have really enjoyed having her here with us.

Dr. Collins and Tanya

Tim has been able to finish up most of the projects that he had set out to do. Following is an e-mail he sent to our son Matt explaining some of the frustration in getting things done here in a timely fashion.

Want to do some sheet-metal work?

First....buried cable from the airport generator shorts out...no power!

Can’t run air compressor at hangar for air tools.

Neighbors at Sonangol, the airport re-fuelers, have big generator so they share power via three extension cords connected together, will run water pump and fridge...one at a time, but not the compressor...

Bring generator from compound (small one) (too small) won't run compressor either.

Go borrow smaller compressor, still won't run off small generator.

Go pickup old generator from hangar...won't run, looks like it has been picked over for any useable parts ........but may, may be repairable.

Plan, D2, borrow gas powered compressor.....won't start ..........but shows more potential than old generator.

Tomorrow may be an interesting day!
Gas powered compressor was repairable after only three and half hours of tinkering and we were able to complete our “small” sheet-metal project.

Making a minor sheet-metal repair to the flap.

New 406 ELT installation.

We are of mixed emotions about leaving Angola. Excited to be going home and see what God's plans are for us for the future and to see our family and friends. Sad to leave behind our friends here and the adventures of Angola. We will leave here Sun May 10 overnight in Windhoek, Nambia, leave for Joburg SA Mon afternoon and arrive in Vancouver via London on May 12 where our grandchildren and daughter in law will meet us. We will spend the night in

Vancouver and drive home to Kamloops on May 13. We will let you all know when we are home in Kamloops.