On 22 August, Paul Stephenson, Nick Delport, Andrew Nuttall and Isaac James flew out to Lubumbashi in D R Congo. Their goal in Congo is to instal a hydro-electric system in the village of Lwamba to provide electricity for the hospital there which has been supported by CAM International for many years.
After spending a few days in Lubumbashi checking the equipment, stocking up on necessary provisions, and loading the vehicles, they set off very early on the morning of Sunday 27 August, accompanied by three Congolese colleagues. The seven travellers began making their way into the interior of Congo in a lorry and land cruiser. A journey of approximately 650km.
The first part of the journey wasn’t too bad, with passable bush roads, and a beautiful sunrise. However, the last leg was a nightmare! With the constant pounding of the vehicle, the axle of the land cruiser had to be repaired on the roadside, delaying their journey by four hours.
Finally, very late on Monday 28 August, the exhausted, dusty team arrived at their destination. What should have taken them less than a day on normal roads took almost two days.
We are very thankful that they and the goods have arrived safely, and pray now that, following a good wash, meal, and rest, they will be very successful with the installation process. They plan to be in Lwamba for six weeks before beginning the painful trek back to Lubumbashi, and then home to the UK. We will keep you updated.
