After our response to cyclone Eloise we were happy to report that loss of life and structural damage was far less that feared. This however did not mean that people were not affected and there were still tens of thousands who were displaced and lost crops and food.
Rise Against Hunger, an
an international hunger relief non-profit organisation that
coordinates the packaging and distribution of food and other aid to
people in developing nations, donated four tonnes of dried food for delivery to the worst affected areas, as well as money to cover flight costs for the first flight. |
The 2000km route to and from Chimoio
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Our Kodiak could easily take almost a tonne of supplies and so after taking all the seats out, we loaded it up.
Flying to Vilanculos, the first port of entry in Mozambique took us over the Limpopo river which was just bursting its banks.
It's interesting what 13000' does to an unopened packet of crisps.
After clearing customs and re-fueling at Vilanculos, Paul set off for the ASAM mission station in the bush just north of Chimoio.
Thunderstorms were developing along the route...
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The Garmin G1000 storm-scope came in handy
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.. and some avoidance was necessary...
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Towering cumulus - to be avoided!
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..before picking his way between showers into the airstrip.
The food was unloaded...
..to be distributed by ASAM to the most affected families in the communities where they work.
The following morning Paul began the trip back under better weather conditions.
We still have three tonnes to deliver and the next flight is planned for this Thursday.
Thank you
Paul and Cathy
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