Logistics

Okay, before I get into all the details of South Africa, I first have to say that the Lord blessed me MAJORLY last night. I went to Adorn (Reality's college group) with Lauren and it was absolutely wonderful. Then we went to Lauren's friend Caitlin's house, and I have to say, her family was soooo great. I had just met these people but felt as though I was a lifelong friend. They were all just so inclusive and kind and absolutely hilarious! I was laughing the whole time. And then, as everyone was leaving, Caitlin's mom said "Wait, before we all leave, can we just pray for Alex and her time in South Africa?" I was so touched. We all sat around, holding hands, and these people who were complete strangers just an hour before, prayed for me. It was so encouraging in the midst of all the stress and anxiety I have about leaving. The whole night, it just felt like this is how Christian's are supposed to treat others. It was a beautiful thing.

ALRIGHT! In other news... :) Here are some details about my trip that people have been asking. I start the trip in Pietermaritzburg, which is near Durban, and am there until the beginning of April. During this time is also when we do our outreach and help the local community development programs. After that, we go over to Cape Town and spend the last month of our journey in that beautiful city. Our flight leaves out of Cape Town on May 5th.

I will have an address that people can send letters/packages to. This address only works though until the beginning of April. I'm not sure what my address will be yet in Cape Town. It takes about two weeks (if not more) for mail to get from the US to South Africa...just something to keep in mind :) Here's the address:

African Enterprise Center Attn: Alex Gennaro

1 Nonsuch Road

Chase Valle

Pietermaritzburg 3201

3200 KZN

South Africa

Addresses are a little different in other countries ;) Also, I'll have internet access so feel free to find me on Facebook or email or Skype!

Email: agennaro90@gmail.com

Skype: alexgennaro

Ichat: agennaro330

I fly out of LAX on January 21st at 6:00am and arrive in Johannesburg, SA in the evening on the 22nd. I'm not sure what my internet situation will be from when we arrive until we reach Pietermaritzburg, but if you email me, I promise to respond eventually! :)

I'm trying to think if there's anything else....hmm...Oh! The time difference! I'm a little confused because the paper they gave us said at first, I will be 10 hours ahead of California time, and then after Daylight Savings in March, it will be 9 hours. But this website I just looked at said there is no Daylight Savings time in 2010 in South Africa. Hmm....So I'm not sure. But it's either 9 or 10 hours! :)

Okay, I know this is a lot but I think that's it!! I'll be posting again soon with prayer requests for my trip, but I think this is enough information for one post :) Please let me know if you have any questions for me!!