We are back for another night at our hotel in Lome and now enjoying breakfast in the courtyard. Today we will leave Togo and head to Ghana.
The above is a picture of us with our dear driver, Uncle. He has been a great navigator for us. Patient and gentle and loving. We have enjoyed having him along on our journey.
He loaded and unloaded our luggage and kept the vehicle clean and shiny, too.
We made a quick stop to pick up Emmanuel. We found Emmanuel's son, Armo, having a snack in front of Amelie's shop.
Above and below you'll see motorbike gas stations. Every short bit here, there is a stand similar to these with bottles of gasoline. These are extra convenient filling stations for the bike drivers. We also learned that the police are strict on enforcing that motorcycle drivers wear a helmet. But they realize that the logistics don't work to have helmets available for riders and so everyone else on the bike gets a pass.
Saying hello to George as we crossed the boarder. It is an interesting process, as we walk across the boarder rather than drive. The customs officials record everything by hand into a book.
Saying goodbye to our travel friends. Emmanuel, Orland and Sheriff were able to accompany us to the boarder.
Sad to say goodbye. Our prayers are that we could meet again, either here on earth or in our heavenly home. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Togo and have been well cared for. We so appreciate all the work that our brothers have done in arranging and assisting with our travels. We have felt God's abundant blessings.
Shortly after crossing the boarder, we arrived at the Hatsukope congregation.
Here, too, the babies bring so much joy and love!!
Services under the big, beautiful Neem tree.
I've never heard of a Neem (or Nim) tree before. It's good to learn new things! It's a beautiful tree and I'm told the fruit is very bitter and used for medical treatments. The wood from this tree is used to make toothbrush sticks. I was never able to get a picture of them - but it is common here to use sticks to clean the teeth rather than a toothbrush.
This fine group of 20-something year olds were able to attend the services.
Precious is a believing mother of 3 young children.
After services, we stopped at this resort on the Volta River for lunch. We had these fine guests keep us company while we ate.
The peacocks weren't willing to share their feathered brilliance with us today.
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