Young Cathocambrai Young Cathocambrai News from Dapaong
After experiencing a real day of celebration on Saturday July 28, the whole group took the road to Ouagadougou in Burkina. After many uncertainties linked to the (very) poor communication and organization of the airline, everyone returned to France safely, in two groups.
Saturday July 28
This day has been long awaited! In the morning, we sorted and tidied up all the belongings brought, in order to determine what was useful to leave for the children: pencils, notebooks, books, markers, pens, clothes, everything went there!
Then we joined the Ste Monique house to celebrate the fact of having lived together for 3 wonderful weeks. Louis as a little prince accompanied by Rodrigue (under the artistic director of Guillaume!) took us on a trip to Togo. Each child who took the "holiday courses" as they say then received a small bag with gifts and sweets to encourage them to continue on the road to knowledge.
We then experienced a particularly beautiful mass of actino de grace, because it was during this that Eloi, Claude and Luc were baptized, three young children of the house who had as godfathers and godmothers one Togolese, the other yovo-yovo.
But already, we have to go back to St Jean, finish packing our suitcases and get back on the road for France via Burkina... Both the joy of finding our loved ones and the sadness of leaving Dapaong where our eyes and our hearts have seen so many beautiful things.
Juliette says: That's it this morning, we're tidying up everything! We make small batches according to the classes and this afternoon we distributed them, each French person responsible for a level gave his students the batches. It was very moving to see all these little children full of joy leave very happy with their gifts! The "goodbyes" were very strong, moving! We returned home with heavy hearts but happy to have experienced this great adventure.
Friday July 27
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Father Emmanuel, %*€, says: Surreal situation! It is 34° in France and 22° in Dapaong. The rain so longed for by the villagers finally falls... Stormy, brutal... As long as it doesn't damage the corn harvest... the granaries are empty, last year's harvest having suffered from a severe drought .
Issifou (Jean-Marie because this Muslim tailor will soon be baptized) is on the threshold of his small workshop. Just a small room and an awning housing his old fashioned sewing machine. He watches the rain fall hard and cold and the street surprisingly deserted.
Suddenly, a woman carrying a child on her back enters for shelter. Barely greeting Issifou, she sits on the only bench. Then three children enter the shop and settle permanently in the small store which is totally occupied. No surprises on the face of Issifou, the mute tailor since nasty meningitis... He allows everyone to settle down properly, including in his tailor's chair. His work will wait...there is something more urgent: welcoming soaked travellers, some already falling asleep while waiting for the end of the blessed rain.
Issifou, you will do honor to Christians when your name is Jean-Marie... and your memory in my heart still burns like a bonfire. It is yours, this article, you Issifou-Jean-Marie, who without hesitation opened your store...
Thursday July 26
Emmanuel, 24, from Cambrai, says: We can feel the end approaching, I make the most of every moment with the children, the various faces that I come across every day, the landscapes...
We did tutoring in the morning, despite the round trips made in the rain between the college where the classes are located and the Sainte Monique center (Orphanage of the association). We managed to start the course 1 hour late but despite that the course went very well, it showed me that you have to live in simplicity and trust. The children were soaked from the rain but were still happy to be given tutoring.
Camille, 18: Thursday, a day that happens like any other. We did tutoring for all the children who wanted it before moving on to games and manual activities. The weather was not on our side, it rained all day which suited us well because we weren't dying of heat for once!! In the evening, we had the opportunity to discover the trip to the Holy Land that other young people had made last year. We followed their pilgrimage once the electricity agreed to support us! Sister Marie-Stella as well as the participants in this trip guided us in order to make us discover the different stages that they had been able to experience. This trip to the Holy Land told by the Sister is very motivating! Why not be part of the next pele?!
Wednesday July 25
Charlotte, 19, from Raillencourt says: This morning we left in the rain in a "mini bus" to the community of the Hospitaller Sisters of Korbongou . I really liked the atmosphere of the trip (even short!), we were all together and we talked. The visit was very well presented by a sister who showed us the different places to receive mothers and their children, such as prevention, care and hospitalization. Moreover, in each part of the preventive plans showing the good and bad things to do for the mother and her child are very explanatory, especially for mothers who do not understand French.
Juliette, 19, from Aibes says: What to do while waiting for the start of mass? A photo shoot! I was sitting on a bench with three children when we started taking pictures of each other. They kept smiling and laughing when they saw the photos. Then I put filters on them: they saw themselves “in disguise” and laughed even more, which brought other children closer. Soon everyone wanted to have their own photo: with dog ears, cat ears, rabbit ears, a chef's hat... The children all had fun, I was very happy to play photographers for a few moments and now I am lucky to have all these funny photos!
Tuesday July 24
Togo 25 07 7Julien, seminarian in Maubeuge recounts: One of my favorite pastimes at Maison Sainte Monica is to sit apart and watch the children interact. Like Lévi-Strauss, I observe, I examine, I scrutinize, I analyze. One thing that strikes me is that relationships are always conditioned by age. We will never see a little evil talking to a bigger one. The little ones give way to the big ones, they naturally give way to them. And in the opposite direction, the big ones have the mission to watch over the little ones, to scold them but also to help them.
These reports are not limited to the Saint Monica house alone. Between adults, in the street, at the market, we will make the same observation. What conclusion to draw ? The fine sociologist that I have become gives you his interpretation.
There is, I believe, in Africa more than in the West, the clear awareness of being from somewhere. Our modernity, by individualizing and urbanizing us, makes us lose our bearings and our relationship to our roots. It seems that on this piece of African land that we have been surveying for two weeks now, the emphasis is more on the group than on the individual. Everyone knows deeply that others have preceded him and that still others will come after him.
This is naturally reflected in the relationship to religion. Atheism is a notion that means nothing here. Since we know that we come from somewhere, it is therefore that someone is at our origin, whatever name we give him.
But this translates to the highest degree in interpersonal relationships. Everyone treats those who preceded him with respect (even in the worship of the ancestors) and must pass on to those who come after him what he himself has received.
In this way, everyone is part of a story larger than themselves, which goes beyond them, in which they must hold their place, while being aware of having their role to play.
Monday July 23
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Maxence, seminarian in Cambrai says: Today, I provided tutoring for the 4th and 3rd graders. After reviewing the conjugation of verbs in the simple past and implementing the course with dictation, we did some English.
Appreciating the language of Shakespeare, I was happy to have the students revise the interrogative pronouns. After the theory, here is the time for practice, with sentences to be completed with the correct interrogative. At the end of this tutoring time, a student came to see me and told me that she had understood the difference between “how much” and “how many” and that she had understood what “whose” was for. It's not a lot, but the remark of this young person made my heart happy, noting that this English lesson had borne fruit.
Togo July-7Mathilde, 18, from La Flamengrie, says: 8 am. New day, new adventures. This morning I leave for the mental health center. Finally I leave... After having made 3 meters the “taxi-motorcycle”, as they say in Togo, stops. “Ah. Burst. says the driver. We walk to the road, another of his colleagues leads me to the desired place.
The center is lost in the bush, you can barely see it among all the trees. The sister welcomes me, everyone greets me, even the patients. A woman is sitting on the ground, she seems lost in thought and only comes out of her torpor to shake my hand. They all look at me. On my right, I see a cell "it's for crises", specifies the sister, "We have just filled up the hole in the wall, a woman has... I don't know how she did it. The door has also been repaired. »
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Later, I was introduced to the psychologist. This woman exudes an incredible sweetness, she has a very calm and composed voice. She offers me to attend the consultations. The patients file past, I try to read her notes: "psychotic", "stabilized", "depressive"... The ease with which people confide in her is quite impressive. I was particularly touched that everyone let me hear their story. "Trust is the key to everything" as the psychologist says.
Sunday July 22
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Noémie, from Cambrai, says: This afternoon the children came to pick us up to go for a walk on the hill near Saint Jean. We walked for half an hour to get to the top of the hill where there are various rocks that the children are not afraid to climb to observe the incredible view of Dapaong.
It fascinated me to see so much greenery in the landscape thanks to the rainy season. We were also able to climb the rocks with the children who are not afraid of heights and above all who dare everything, even with their flip-flops!
We went down through the Saint Augustin house which we had not yet had the opportunity to see, this house is the living place of the big boys of the association.
Sunday is a day of celebration! So the group has the chance to eat at the restaurant! And what's more, by motorcycle taxi, which is the joy of those who have not yet tried this means of transport, and of those who find it again;)
Saturday July 21
Togo July-8Manon, 20, a student in Valenciennes says: It was under a bright sun and with a Hell of motivation that Camille and I got up early on Thursday to go donate blood at the hospital. It was also a great first for Camille who had never done this before. In addition, we can add that the welcome immediately put us at ease. Indeed, the doctors but also the nurses are very warm and smiling. Despite the few difficulties encountered, we fulfilled our mission which was to offer our blood in order to save lives. The nurse explained to us that our blood would be analyzed and then donated to a child in need. She also told us about the shortcomings affecting the Dapaong Children's Hospital, while thanking us for our gesture. Once we returned to Saint Jean, a small snack was prepared for us to get back on our feet.
Ambassador France Togo
In the morning, we were surprised to meet the French ambassador to Togo, who came to support the action of the Vivre dans l'Esperance association. It is a great pride to know that the official institutions of our country also support his work.
There was then a moment of "recollection" given by Father Emmanuel on Holiness... We all have to become saints, but each in his own way, Pope Francis tells us.
Friday 20 July
Togo Sun 22 17Virginie, 21 years old, from Fenain says: Today was a rather calm day for me: in the morning, we taught French to little mothers with Charlotte. It was really great, the girls are really nice and want to learn, even if French is a complicated language! And in the afternoon, there was a huge downpour (it's the rainy season), everything was soaked!! (We are still very happy because the fields need it, and it refreshes the air!) And so, all the children of the village stayed dry at home... So for the first time, we were only with the children of the association! The children were therefore much less numerous and we were all able to have privileged moments with them... It was a very beautiful afternoon, calm and full of moments of sharing with the children of the association!
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Héloïse, 20, from Valenciennes, says: I had the chance to go into the bush with François to go directly to sick people (particularly those with HIV). The aim is mainly to monitor these people, to check that they are taking their treatment well, but above all to accompany them and listen to them. It was really a great experience, there was a certain paradox between the beauty of the landscapes that surrounds us, the excitement of going on a motorcycle and the complicated moments that we shared with the sick (realizing their illness being and their difficulties). These exchanges, at first, caused me a lot of sadness, but it was really very rewarding to be able to talk about their way of life, their sorrows and their joys. The most striking thing is to realize the stigma suffered by most people with HIV, they cannot talk about this disease to their family for fear of being excluded. They then fight alone against the disease, hidden and without help. For me, they show great strength marked in particular by their faith in God. Finally, I would like to highlight the beauty of the actions of the association for these people, François this attentive ear, this patient man always there to advise them, give them love and motivate them to fight for their lives. Thanks again to him for this unforgettable morning.
Thursday, July 19
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Emmanuel, 24, from Cambrai explains: This evening we were invited to share a convivial moment with the bishop of the diocese of Dapaong and the Fraternity of the association. What struck me the most was what Mama Rita (member of the fraternity) said about the fact that thanks to God and to the association, the inhabitants of the Dapaong region are more accepting of people affected by HIV. Mistrust in the face of the disease has given way to more brotherhood between the inhabitants of Dapaong and the children of the association.
Togo 19 07 10Marie, from Marly, says: one of the daily moments that I really like is that of mass. At the end of the afternoon's activities, all the children scatter: some go to wash, others put their things away, still others continue to play, some playing marbles, some playing football...
Then the bell rings and the swarm gathers. There is a very strong inner energy that emanates from these moments: we understand how important faith is for them. Almost all the children who can are present, and follow mass diligently, even if one or the other ends up falling asleep in the cuddly arms of the Yovo-Yovo. But the songs are taken up with joy, the fathers listened to attentively, the prayers recited with fervor. Mass for them is not an obligation, it is an opportunity, a joy, a celebration which fills them with hope, gentleness and strength... and which they pass on to us.
Wednesday July 18
Togo July 15 15Julien, seminarian in Maubeuge says: The Nobel Prize for Literature JMG Le Clézio went to Nigeria as a child to find his father there, who practiced his profession as a doctor. Of this trip to Africa, recounted in Onitsha and L'Africain, he will say that the most severe shock was to realize, on his return to France, that he was not African.
It is indeed difficult, for those who live a strong experience of communion, to be reminded of the reality of their difference. While I had a child on my lap today and we seemed to be in perfect harmony, another child came to dislodge him bluntly, saying with the assurance of the leaders: "Move away, it's my White ! »
There you go! So I was only white! A white person providing hugs, yes, but a white person all the same. Is it a bad thing? I do not believe. It is, in any case, a reality. I could spend the rest of my life here, learning moba and eating the “paste” with okra sauce, but I would still be a white man.
Rather than lamenting, I believe that this should be seen as an opportunity. The search for absolute equality is a desperate quest. Our differences do not diminish us. Quite the contrary! They allow for mutual enrichment, thus offering the possibility of greater communion.
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Laurent, 29 years old says: We went to the village of Rémy (DORE) to see the grave of my godson that Sister Marie Stella made. We prayed at the grave, I was moved and afterwards we saw the family. They were very happy to see us. Before leaving I gave presents and they were very happy.
Tuesday, July 17
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Simon, 18, from Saint-Saulve, says: Today, the opportunity arose for me to visit the beneficiaries of the association in the bush with a mediator who ensures that the treatments are taken properly. against HIV. I had a very strong moment with a lady in her forties, Alice, who had been affected for 13 years and lived her illness in secret. His life force but above all his faith have been an incredibly powerful testimony for me. I am grateful to have been able to meet such a person!
Father Théophane, a priest in Valenciennes, testifies to the French lessons given to the "little mothers": Alongside all the work done for the children, the association that welcomes us, Ensemble Pour la Vie, also offers young girls who have not been to school to receive vocational training. In exchange, they take care of the smallest children. They are called "little mothers". This morning, with Lucie, we had to continue the French education they receive. The lesson is the lesson, neither more nor less. C plus H makes CH. But I was very touched to see how those who are more advanced help those who are less advanced. How all this is done spontaneously and in simplicity.
Monday July 16
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Lucie says: Today we took part in a football match between young Togolese adults and apprentices from Auteuil and the group from Cambrai. We were thus able to share an unforgettable, intense and unique moment in an infectious joy. This little competition was an opportunity to share and have fun with the young Togolese that we knew less than the children. The French team fought well despite the heat to finish with a score of 4-4! Fair play was of course at the rendezvous! After this beautiful match we greatly appreciated the shower...
Sunday July 15th
Mathilde says: The day is breaking on Dapaong, it's time for mass in Moba (local dialect). Women and children previously dressed very poorly have put on their best clothes: an explosion of colors and fabrics! But it's very hot, Lucie and I decide to go home earlier than expected, without the group. We go out into the street... "Where is it?" " No idea. Guidance isn't really my thing... We meet women, they show us a path to follow. “But we've never been there! Indeed, I don't recognize the houses, and the streets have no number, no name. Another lady takes us to the road, we recognize a small shop, we have already been there, we are told that we have to retrace our steps... Finally a group of young children brings us back to Saint Jean, where we are staying. Phew! We made a big detour but we finally got back. We thanked the children with sweets. The helpfulness of the Togolese is quite extraordinary, all have abandoned their activities to help us find our way!
And what's more... we won the World Cup!!!! The Togolese were almost happier than us after the victory!!
Saturday July 14
Camille, 18, says: Our national holiday! Big event for all of us!
A great moment of sharing with the whole community who were kind enough to welcome us. We were able to attend a very beautiful interpretation of our national anthem, the Marseillaise, by young Togolese singers at the EPV. It was a moment full of happiness and very moving. After that, we participated in a meal prepared especially for us which we enjoyed on the balcony (it was very good). During this meal I was able, with a small group from the diocese, to exchange with Anastasia who is French, who comes from Perpignan and is one of the apprentices at Auteuil. We talked for a long time all together. They mostly come from hostels and are in Dapaong to help build a rest home for the children. Anastasia told us about her life, her worries, her story. It was very touching. After talking to each other for a long time, we went dancing in the middle of all the Togolese. We had a great afternoon with them.
Virginie also explains that today, "it was a 'rest' day. It feels good ! We went to the market with Marine and Mélanie, who have been here for 10 months... They therefore know the prices well and can circumvent the tricks of the vendors who take advantage of the naivety of the Yovo-Yovo, even if they are all very welcoming towards us!
In any case, the market is very large and very impressive: you have to sneak between the hyper-varying stands, the women carrying huge basins on their heads and the motorcycles honking everywhere, it's totally different from us!
Speaking of motorbikes, there are motorbike taxis on every corner, fighting to transport passers-by! We went to find them to return to the meeting point: they all rushed at us! It must be said that the price of the race is modest: 100 CFA francs, that is to say about 15 cents!! In any case, they drove us safely! It was a super cool experience! »
Friday July 13:
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Our priests are Togoling!!! Aren't they beautiful???
Togo 13 07 3Manon, 20 years old, from Valenciennes, says: After spending 4 days on the African continent, Guillaume and I had the chance this morning to set off on a motorbike with a mediator during the additional activities of our stay in Togo. It is through this little walk in the bush that we were able to know their role. Indeed, they play a very important role for people. They are a shoulder, a moral but also physical support for all those people affected by illness and the various vagaries of life. However, beyond knowing their function, we were also able to feel a little closer, a little more at the service of and attentive to the people around us. Whether children, adults or even older people. I was very touched by this visit to the sick. Seeing all these people happy to live with this disease without ever complaining is so incredible. During the day I was also able to go to Ste Monique with the rest of the group, like every day of the week, to help in Spanish with two high school students who are taking their baccalaureate at the end of the month. And finally to close this day full of emotions we had the chance to welcome Sister Marie-Stella among us during a vigil in order to know her story, her journey, … Pfiou what adventures we lived today. .. Fortunately, the weekend will allow us to rest a little (or not :p)
Togo 13 07 6Julien, a seminarian from Cambrai explains: We arrived early in the morning at the Maison Sainte Monique. Seeing us from afar, a little man tall as three apples, dressed in a faded T-shirt and underpants, who runs like crazy and comes to throw himself into my arms. This little guy is called Christian, he is six years old. He is quickly followed by a swarm of children who, in a cloud of dust, run to meet us and come to take our hand. Their smile is bright. Their tenderness is just as much. Everyone goes about their business, but periodically throughout the day, I'll feel a little hand slip into mine, arms begging for a hug.
These children have nothing and yet they have everything. A simple piece of string illuminates their face and becomes an invaluable treasure. They are a lesson for us who very often complain of ease. They remind us that true love relationships are such a valuable commodity that material advantages cannot be preferred to them. For these children, confronted from birth with tragedy, the loss of their parents, the illness of AIDS, the greatest need is to be loved. And all the goods on earth are not worth a hug. We won't have too many three weeks to learn this lesson. These children are our teachers.
Thursday July 12
Togo 13 07 13Juliette, 19, from Aibes, says: Today, new day, new experiences! It was the first day of classes for everyone, on the program for CE1/CE2: little dictation, mental arithmetic, good and bad answers but still very enthusiastic! Then the little games: dodge ball, past Togolese fox and sometimes rest: a little girl comes and falls asleep in my arms. Little moment of sweetness and paradise... As since our arrival the children have accompanied us on the way to Sainte Monique taking us by the hand, it is one of the moments that I prefer in the days: simple but which give (me) a lot of joy. At the end of the afternoon, a little surprise: the rain is coming! Maybe tomorrow will be cooler. :)
Togo 12 07 12Maxence, a seminarian from Landrecies explains: This morning, we started school support and activities. Everyone was very studious during this school holiday period! For the 6th and 5th graders, we started with French, an opportunity to review some basics. We continued with mathematics. Throughout this time of school support, the young people showed a lot of attention. In manual activities, we built a bilboquet with the children, who then had a lot of fun with it. This afternoon, northern reminder: fries!!! This afternoon, some played games, others crafts, others played football... everyone had a good time!! The rain has brought its share of freshness, and allows us to spend our evening relaxing outside in pleasant conditions. Tomorrow we will be fresh and ready for another day with the children.
Wednesday July 11
Togo Ste MoniqueCharlotte, 19 years old, from Cambrai: This morning we were able to take part in the "lauds" which is a prayer in the morning, and then the breakfast at 8:30 am (with the chance of having nutella!!). We then visited all the premises of the EPV (Ensemble Pour l'Espérance) which is part of the association "Vivre dans l'Espérance" (directed by Sister Marie-Stella): accounting, management, manufactures clothes and shops for handicrafts (really very beautiful!!).
Because of the heat, we went home to eat (Hortense had prepared avocado and a mixture of rice and noodles) and finally a little nap was well deserved.
At 3 p.m. we went to the Yendubé children's hospital (which means "God is there") and then to the Maguy center.
welcome dance Togo This evening we had a big welcome party with the young people from the Auteuil association, it was really great, a lot of joy, with music and singing and dancing. A night's sleep is essential for tomorrow's activities.
Simon, 18, from Valenciennes:
Today, first discovery of the infrastructure district after lauds.
The EPV association was introduced to us by its members, Tonton Marcel, the deputy director, touched us a lot! Their relationship to life and especially to death is much more joyful and very different. They do not see an association but a big family where everyone needs each other!
We visited the Yendubé hospital and the Maguy health center which take care, among other things, of premature children and HIV-positive people. The mass was full of songs and joy with the children, Samuel, 6 years old, fell asleep in my arms... After a good meal we attended the children's shows and at the end of the long dances a good night's sleep was welcome!
Manu star TogoManu Touret was the star of the djembe, of course impressing the "Yovoyovo" (= white in loangue moba) that we are, but even the Togolese!!!
Tuesday, July 10
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Guillaume, 21, from St Amand says:
We had a good trip from Ouagadougou to Dapaong, very rich in discoveries of culture and people. During this trip, we were able to discover the African landscapes marked by the houses built in terracotta and the agricultural practice for example.
In the car I was in, we were with Mama Rita and Richard, we were able to ask them questions about Togo and we also learned the words to some songs in Moba. We were therefore introduced to the Togolese culture even before being on the national territory.
When we arrived in Dapaong, we could feel the great joy of the children by seeing the warm welcome they had prepared for us. The faces of the children reflected a deep joy and the desire to get to know each of us. The reunion was all the more moving with the return of Maman Rita.
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After the meal and the allocation of rooms, we were able to participate in mass accompanied by the children who were happy to be with us. The fervor of the Togolese of all ages particularly marked me for in the songs and the prayer marked by the spirit of unity.
After Mass, Sister Marie-Stella recalled this spirit of unity by telling us that we were part of the same big family and that our unity came from the same source of living water: prayer.
Following this superb welcome speech, we were all able to watch the semi-final of the World Cup together, France's victory was a great reason to be in a very festive atmosphere to start our stay in the best possible way in Dapaong.
Zélie, 18, from Douai:
8am is the time we left Ouagadougou.
13 is the number of people in a combi-bus.
2 is the number of combi-buses.
40 is the number of suitcases spread over the two combi-buses.
about 200 is the number of speed bumps on the road.
7h30 is the number of hours to go from Ouagadougou to Dapaong.
Much is the number of kilometers between the two cities.
1 is the number of breaks we made on the way.
2 is the number of stops for customs control in Burkina Faso and Togo.
180 is the number of children who welcomed us.
2 is the number of meals Tatie Hortense has prepared for us today. We ate potatoes, rice, green beans, carrots, red beets and a very good sauce.
10 is the number of kilograms we will gain over three weeks.
1 is the number of goals France scored against Belgium!
We had a tiring day due to transport and jet lag but we had a great welcome full of joy, hugs, smiles and songs...
We were lucky enough to be able to watch the game with everyone. There was almost as much atmosphere as in the stadium! We're in the final ! We're in the final !!!!
Monday, July 9
It's the day of departure! Héloïse, 19, from Valenciennes, says:
We all got together this morning heading to Charles De Gaulle airport, motivated like never before to live this unforgettable experience!
After a 5-hour plane trip that went very well, we were warmly welcomed at Les Lauriers by the sisters from Ouagadougou. Initially marked by the heat, our trip from the start had fun and surprising moments in store for us, such as seeing the vans in which we were going to travel. It was great to discover the city at night in these vehicles with the roof loaded with our suitcases.
After having eaten and settling our things, the cold shower made us very happy.
We were also able to share a moment of prayer together marked by a magnificent song to Mary in moba to end the day.
Noémie, 19, from Cambrai, tells us: the time has come, it's time to go! After a short bus ride here we are in front of this large airport which seemed very impressive to me. After having each registered our suitcases (phew, everyone passes!) we are ready to leave French territory and go through customs. A few games to pass the time and we are now on the plane ready to fly to Ouagadougou. After 5 hours of flight and a soft landing, finally here we are welcomed by the heat!
Once the suitcases are well hung on the vans, we set off and already discover lots of different and fascinating things.
Now we have arrived safely and all fears are gone, we are entitled to a good meal and then head for a good night's sleep to be in shape and hit the road again tomorrow.
