August 2 - On the ground in Malawi

This is Marc Mandel here at Malawi 2010 "Ground Control" back at home in New Jersey.

I heard from Lisa around lunch time today. After a long flight, they made it to Malawi and are officially checked into the place they'll be calling home for the next week or two. She sounded energized to be there and everyone was in good spirits, even after 17 or 18 hours of flying time, she sounded eager to hit the hay because Orientation is just a few hours away.

The only gossip so far is Diana's feet. Lisa says they got super dirty. Not to embarrass anyone, but just imagine....

(These are NOT Diana's actual feet. Just a simulation...)

Well, I'm sure the team will check in here in the next few hours as they'll be at the Ministry of Hope's office where there is a computer and Internet access for their orientation. Until then, just please be assured they're in, and in good shape, dirty feet and all.

More soon - Marc