Goodbye

"The Three" were packed and ready to leave at 7.15am sharp.  After handing their luggage in, we went to have coffee at the coffee shop near the wharf.  It is the custom on St Helena to meet there for a final cuppa before bidding friends and family "bon voyage" on the RMS.

Errol and Claudia handing in their uggage

 Joe - happy to be going home to his beloved Christine

Claudia did not want to leave - she joined us ladies in waving goodbye to Errol and Joe

A final farewell

I learnt a lot from these 3 lovely people in the short 8 days that they spent with us.  I was especially impressed by their constant, genuine interest in people.  Always thinking of others and how to minister to them.  I also enjoyed the playful banter between us around the breakfast table, and the SA slang that just crept back into my language while speaking to them.  A truly blessed time for me.