Farewell Imphal

It's time to say goodbye to all the new friends we have made in Imphal.  It has been a good thing coming to India, and meeting people we partner with to make a difference in their part of the world.  To experience their way of life, be a part of the work they are doing, and to encourage them in their faith has been incredibly meaningful and enlightening.  The gratefulness they expressed at the simple words we spoke and the testimonies we shared brought home the need we have,  to be people who are prepared to step out of our comfort zones and be a generation of givers - whether it be time, money or prayer.  A little to us, means a whole lot more to them, and what a difference it can really make.  Yet the little they have, they share so willingly.  A people humble and reserved in character, yet proud of their heritage and commited to winning their tribe to Christ.  We can learn so much!!

Farewell Imphal .. see you again sometime...

Just plumb tuckered out...I mean it is 4.00am gotta get some sleep sometime!!

So, come join me on my next adventure in March, when I begin a fresh new chapter .....

The sights of Imphal and surrounding district

With the opportunity to travel to neighbouring villages to meet and share with the local people, we were humbled by their hospitality, gifts and welcoming smiles.  Our hosts picked us up each day, drove us around and accommodated us in every way possible. 

In the outskirts of the city of Imphal, suddenly you come across an........oxen and cart???

Street out of the city centre

Outside the markets



In a village home - the art of making a Meitei skirt, done on a hand loom, a common form of income for women



One of the village homes we visited and shared in, with all their neighbours



Mustard fields



Selling fish at the market



The Meitei children in North East India




In the hills overlooking the plains

 

Welcome to Imphal, North East India

Back to the airport, through all the multiple security checks before finally boarding our Air India flight for Imphal, Manipur, North East India.  With the noise the plane made for the first 5 minutes of the flight, we were thankful it was only an hour away!! The flight attendants didn't look worried, so we guessed it was ....normal???? 
Got through the airport checkpoint okay, and walked out to see our Imphal friends' big smiles.  They were happy to see us, and looked after us well!!

Tomba and the team

Sightseeing in Imphal



View from the hotel  balcony window



New Friends





Me speaking in my meitei outfit