Have you ever lost a bag on an airline? My bags have only been delayed and temporarily misplaced. The trip to Congo is over 8,000 miles one way. For them to arrive in Bulape requires patience, a grand strategy, quick tactics, and luck. Sometimes you never know where your luggage will ultimately end up.
The bags contain the normal stuff like clothes and personal toiletries. But it also contains comfort items like kool-aid and snacks. Finally, it contains tools and supplies needed for projects.
The last two miles of the journey are sometimes to a project site located deep in bush surrounding Bulape. Then it is a step back into history and the 1800's when each bag was carried by a porter through the jungle. The paths are sometimes impassable except for by foot.
