Motse Wa Tsholofelo Pre-School, Maun.

19 MAY 2011 MAUN, BOTSWANA.

Finally good internet connection.

We are now in Namibia, Etosha National Park.

Let me share with you some promised images of this marvelous Continent. I will leave my feelings and thoughts for later. So lets go back to day one. Maun, Botswana.

Namibia Yesterday 22 May 2011

Hundred pictures and movies to come

Maun Botswana

After the two day preparation in Lanseria airport (Joahannesburg, South Africa) we flew the first two legs. All going according to the plan designed by Pedro Venâncio.

Five aircraft, Two Piper Cherokee, one Piper Arrow, one Cessna, and one Flamingo (ultra light aircraft), departed South Africa most known city to explore deep inner Africa.

Five Pilots, the main sponsor, one camera man, a journalist, a photographer, a mechanic, a doctor, two logistic responsible and an Aviation enthusiast, together with luggage, humanitarian aid, and image paraphernalia, took off to what, now I am sure will be the adventure of our lives.

Botswana our first destination. Francistown our first stop for refuel and border control where reached avoiding mountains and weather. The route is flown relying on a mankind great invention placed in space.

Pressed by the amazing African sunset, the five aircraft departed again with Pilots at maximum concentration towards Maun. On that stage a magnificent view of the Kalahari desert was offered to feast our mind and soul.

The African sunset was observed with our feet on ground to the  rejoice of all.

Royal tree Lodge for a good meal and bed.

The next day was reserved for the fulfillment of our purpose. MOTSE WA TSHOLOFELO preschool and day-care center in Maun was visited by all. The great difficulties that this children face, most of them orphans of HIV infected parents, are minimized by this organization that everyday gather this children and provides them with education and food.

The class was orderly making exercises copying their names with plasticine due to lack of paper.

We offer them paper and pen, and where greeted with an happiness smile of simple content.

You can also help. We will provide directions later.

Difficult internet connections prevent a timely image update, please keep coming back for more.

Tomorow we continue north.

On the Way

Tomorrow 19 May 2011 the first two legs will be flown. Lanseria (Johannsburg ), Francistown, and Maun, Botswana. Hope to have better net and post movies of what we have seen.

Up and Running

We are up and running. Yesterday after the long flight, a surprise was waiting for me. I had to do my Flight exam. Man... that was something. But its done. So now I am proud to say that I have a South African Ultra Light Licence.

Very slow internet prevents a better post for now.

The machine. Huge taxyway.

So the Day Has Come

The Adventure starts today. First step, Johannesburg, courtesy of Air Portugal.There we will finally meet the glorious flying machines, faithful company for the days to come.

Our papers and flying skills will be scrutinized before we can take off. 

Fasten your belts, open your eyes and hears, here we go.

The crew travels to South Africa courtesy of:

Updated Adventure Route

One day left for departure from Portugal to Africa. The Route is finally closed. Time consuming tasks and logistics prevent us from flying the original route. Our minds are opened to the difficulties ahead with the same spirit that the Portuguese sailed the world, or flew across the Atlantic on board Lusitânia.

The Adventure On "Visão"

Today a few words about the adventure where exchanged with "Visão". To be seen on the magazine and on their site http://aeiou.visao.pt/ next thursday 19th of May. 

FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE ON TV

Two of the adventure Pilots will be on RTPN 12th MAY 2011 at 14:30, where they will talk about the project.