Hard to believe we are back and what we have experienced. My first visit to a developing country (as for a few of our group) has made me conscious of economic inequalities in a very real sense, not as a mere fact (which we already know). There is also a massive cultural difference between the people of Irundu and us, yet that seems easily bridged by an exchange of smiles, handshakes (in that special African style - visiting team members will demonstrate for anyone who wants to discover it!) and a spoken greeting and the bridge is cemented even more strongly by a shared religious faith. The people in Irundu have a tremendous ardour for their faith and a genuine interest in other people's welfare which is truly impressive.
There are great possibilities for the friendship between the two parishes and we are coming home with enormous enthusiasm for the future.
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