Greetings on Day 27. That's Saturday for people like us who are having trouble keeping it straight. Here's why ...
Thurs 7:30P we got on the all night train to Kiev. Not extremely restful but better than the all night bus.
Fri 6A we arrived in Kiev. Our usually reliable driver was not there to meet us ... still not sure what happened ... but anyway God provided a taxi driver who spoke some English and we had a very nice time going to Borispyl Airport (with Boris).
9:25A departed Kiev for Zurich (3 hrs, which is exactly the opposite direction, but such is travel with Expedia when you settle for the best price). Even the airport in Switzerland was okay; more color, more like home. But it was temporary because ...
1:30P departed Zurich for Amman (4 hrs). Arrived 10 min late but had only 45 min to begin with. So we walked fast, but again the Lord was good. Others on our flight were headed for Colombo, so they held the plane.
7:30P departed for Colombo, arriving 10 min early. Customs & immigration were a snap. And, praise the Lord twice: our bags arrived, and Pri was there to meet us (it was 4:30AM).

The drive to Kandy was about 2 1/2 hrs. Rather interesting. No, let us be honest, absolutely scary. For one thing it's English ... driving on the left. And they make good use of the entire 2 lanes, resulting regularly in 3 to 4 lanes of traffic. And while in the dark you use your lights (the dimmer switch is used a lot); after sun-up it's use your horn as in Ukraine & Israel.

It is now 12:40P and after sleeping for 2 hours we have freshened up, will have a bit of lunch and then are going to the camp. Sunday we will preach at the English speaking church. Monday Lord willing speak at the local Bible college. Pri has a full schedule for us for which we are thankful. And what a beautiful country, and beautiful "cottage" we have to stay in. Although there was something about being sure to put the mosquito net over the bed tonight. And so far, so good: the anti-malaria med is staying down. :)