The Peace Rose Ramblings has now become the Wind Rose Ramblings....
We are preparing for another epic journey. Dave has accepted an assignment with CESO in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. He will be teaching a three week course at the university there. I'm stowing away in the suitcase. I don't have a plan as of yet, but am excited to see what God has in store for me. If anyone has any connections to Ethiopia or contacts in Bahir Dar, we'd love to hear from you!
In the meantime, it's time to get ready!
Monday 11 July 2016
Saturday 5 April 2014
Hi Everyone:
I haven't updated this in a long time because we haven't travelled outside of Canada in a long time either. Well this winter we decided to escape winter for a week. We took the luxury option and went on a cruise. If you're interested, here's the link to our pictures:
http://www3.telus.net/dvhildeb/Cruise/index.htm
Enjoy!
I haven't updated this in a long time because we haven't travelled outside of Canada in a long time either. Well this winter we decided to escape winter for a week. We took the luxury option and went on a cruise. If you're interested, here's the link to our pictures:
http://www3.telus.net/dvhildeb/Cruise/index.htm
Enjoy!
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Pictures
Here is the link to our web-site where we have photos of past adventures to Cameroon, Armenia and New Zealand. Newly added is Dave's trip to Laos. Enjoy!
http://www3.telus.net/public/dvhildeb/Laos/index.htm
http://www3.telus.net/public/dvhildeb/Laos/index.htm
Friday 23 March 2012
Monday 5 March 2012
Coming Home
This past week Dave was in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. In contrast to his previous location, it was very hot. He said that he had trouble sleeping at night because it was either too hot, or if he turned on the window A/C unit, it was too noisy. Just can't win. While in the capital he was working on making contacts to continue providing support for the project, and writing his final reports.
Today he is on his way, somewhere in the air between Laos and Calgary, not arriving until tomorrow! It's crazy how we can travel around the world in a matter of hours not weeks.
Today he is on his way, somewhere in the air between Laos and Calgary, not arriving until tomorrow! It's crazy how we can travel around the world in a matter of hours not weeks.
Friday 24 February 2012
Laos
Dave has sent a few short e-mails this week. I will highlight some of his comments.
Tues: "We are in the mountains so it cools off considerably. Tonight I have a warmer blanket so I might sleep better. ..
Wed: "I had a better night, but the rooster woke me up this morning!
I am doing a training session - with translation- which is interesting.
Fri: "Thathom is in the middle of Laos. Things here are not as undeveloped as they seem. Agriculture seems to be largely 'mechanized'.
I'm going to Vanghai today for a couple of days with the land survey team.
As far as language goes, I have people I can talk to in English, including some of the MCC national staff."
I don't expect we'll hear from Dave when he is in Vanghai. Pray that all goes well.
Tues: "We are in the mountains so it cools off considerably. Tonight I have a warmer blanket so I might sleep better. ..
Wed: "I had a better night, but the rooster woke me up this morning!
I am doing a training session - with translation- which is interesting.
Fri: "Thathom is in the middle of Laos. Things here are not as undeveloped as they seem. Agriculture seems to be largely 'mechanized'.
I'm going to Vanghai today for a couple of days with the land survey team.
As far as language goes, I have people I can talk to in English, including some of the MCC national staff."
I don't expect we'll hear from Dave when he is in Vanghai. Pray that all goes well.
Monday 20 February 2012
Paris, Bangkok, Vientiane, Tha Thom
You may need to dig out your trusty atlas to figure out where all those places are!
Dave and I parted ways in Paris. I headed home and his adventures continued eastward. As I said earlier, I will quote some of his e-mails to keep you up to date on his travels.
Bangkok: "hot and steamy, like Douala, but doesn't smell like Douala."
Vientiane, Laos: a two-hour delay in reaching this city. Paperwork was a bit of an adventure.
Tha Thom, Laos: "Guess where all the MCC blankets go that your mother sews? To MCC of course. And I am sleeping under one of those tonight."
The last night wasn't that great because of a noisy Buddhist festival going on, and because of a hard bed and a cool night.
He's 14 hours ahead of Alberta time zone. It's going to be interesting to try to call each other.
Dave and I parted ways in Paris. I headed home and his adventures continued eastward. As I said earlier, I will quote some of his e-mails to keep you up to date on his travels.
Bangkok: "hot and steamy, like Douala, but doesn't smell like Douala."
Vientiane, Laos: a two-hour delay in reaching this city. Paperwork was a bit of an adventure.
Tha Thom, Laos: "Guess where all the MCC blankets go that your mother sews? To MCC of course. And I am sleeping under one of those tonight."
The last night wasn't that great because of a noisy Buddhist festival going on, and because of a hard bed and a cool night.
He's 14 hours ahead of Alberta time zone. It's going to be interesting to try to call each other.
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