Kyela and Killer Mangos

So here we are again in Kyela area in late November. There are 5 ecclesias in this area: Kyela, Tenende, Kanga, Ipinda and Makwale. It is mango season at the moment and that means happiness on the fruit front, although wariness when walking under trees.

We were able to meet with about half of the bre and sis as we had dropped in on them unannounced. We saw bro Michael from Makwale who had been recently discharged from hospital. He has a ulcer on his heel which is causing long-term problems and has just had 2 months in Matema Beach Hospital. We stayed one night at Matema Beach where we had fresh fish (one called Sam the Samaki was very tasty!)

We we blessed to be able to get transport from Ipinda to Kanga (5km). Previously we had hired bikes. But this time the heat and hummidity would have been a bit much for us. The transport turned out to be a pikipiki with trailer (ie something like a Tuk-Tuk). We were able to view the beginnings of the ecclesial hall and gingerly cross a stream on creaking bamboo. Unfortunately Carl took a great picture of me (see right - sigh)... mobile phone cameras should be banned!