So far so good! Made it to Seoul.

Everything has gone well... we were very thankful that our 8 kilos overweight (combined total) went virtually unnoticed at check-in at Ak and that our overweight carryon (also weighed) was waived through. Our two long plane trips have been pretty good and soon we face a 4 hr trip to Ulanbaatar.  Our luggage was sent through to Seoul but as we are changing carriers, we have to check in here again.  Hopefully we will be okay.  We checked in at a hotel at Incheon for 7 hours and have enjoyed relaxing in a rather flash upgraded room.  Quite a contrast to what we will be facing. 

prayer warriors

We've really appreciated the prayer and support we have had from our church, family and friends.  Last Sunday we were commissioned at both services and then farewelled at night by our prayer group.

We're off!!

As you will have gathered from the photos, we are off to Mongolia soon!  We've been invited to assist a Mongolian pastor in his church work and children's home ministry.  We met Boldo in Ulanbaatar 6 years ago on our first visit - a very warm friendly guy whose life and faith touched us. This time we are going to his home city - Choibalsan - north east of UB up near the Chinese border.  We'll also visit another friend, Badmaa and his wife Ulzii in Erdenet (out west), an overnight train trip away.  It's amazing and exciting to see how this trip has come about in a fairly short time.  Departure Day is Sunday 29 August. Heaps to do!

The preparation and packing is well underway.

The travellers' trusty bible!

essential reading