I remember this flight all too well. 5 passengers, beaten up old Cessna, flying at a bumpy 22,000 feet over the Kenyan grassland on my way to Rumbek. It was just a short year ago when I made this trek, and I remember now that I promised myself to find another mode of transportation! However, every passing moment means I am one minute closer to touching down on that dirt airstrip and so, for now, my excitement trumps my fear.
Thoughts of this trip have been circling though my head for months now and even though I am excited to set foot back on South Sudan soil, I have no idea what to expect. I know that I will laugh and dance with villagers in celebration of their new water wells. I know I will see many people in need and that I will hold the hand of someone who hasn’t eaten in 3 days. I know my heart will beat faster as I pass a truck carrying 50 or more SPLA soldiers. And I know that I will go home inspired and even more committed. Everything else is unexpected.
Tags: South Sudan, Treana Peake
Welcome back, can’t wait to hear about your adventures and to see what a difference the new wells have made xoxo
Safe travels to you all…I only wish I was there with you….but your blogs help take me there! I was just talking about Docas the other day, will you see her on this trip?? Give her a giant hug for me if you do! Looking forward to seeing the progress that has been made in the last year, no doubt it is enormous!! Together we can change the world!!!!
Again, be safe!!!!
Thank You once again for taking the time to include us on this journey!! Can’t wait to hear more about the trip
I still think that mother nature should have made us born with our own wings – very strong ones – so we could go and fly where and whenever we need and wanted to! You are a brave brave woman Treana with a huge heart towards the world! I wish you enough… of what you most need and dream… the world really needs you! Take care xxx