Here is the second post sent by Byron from Congo:
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
We flew from Kinshasa to Gemena today. This time it was a direct flight that took about 1½ hours. The difficulty is that it only happens once a week. We could fly up with MAF (Missionary Air Fellowship) but that costs $2,000 each or more. The only other option for getting to Gemena is by boat, but that can take weeks and may not be safe. There are no flights to other places to which we regularly go. Getting to and departing from Gemena must be carefully planned.
Saturday, we’ll drive from Gemena to Karawa. In the past, that 50 miles has been a five-hour trip in a four-wheel drive vehicle. The road is being reconstructed and I’m told that it now takes about 2½ hours. Thanks to the European Union for financing this work!
Question of the day: When will another airline begin flying to Gemena so that timing is not so critical?
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Hi Pattie –
We’ll check on that.
Sally