Riding Along with Papa

In March, our youngest was able to ride along on an overnight flight with his dad.  The flight had multiple stops the first day, with the final destination being out on the "bird's head" portion of our island.  Some coworkers of ours were out in their village and needed a ride back to our town.  This flight is one of the longest ones our pilots make, so it usually means flying out one day, with multiple stops, staying one night and then returning the next day.  It was pretty special for J to get to ride along!  Here are some pictures highlighting their trip.

2 of the dear ladies being dropped off on the way out

First stop

One of the runways

Happy co-pilot

J's perspective of his papa pilot

Snaking river through the jungle

Hills and clouds and NO roads

Brown river

Father and son

Visiting the church in the village

Taking a walk through the village

Bridge (not in too bad of shape!)

Checking out one of the village houses

Inside the house

Pig in the house
(their pigs are very important to them, so this is normal)

High five for a friend

New friends

Joining in a soccer game

Headed home

An extra treat was stopping in the village of his close friend for a quick visit

Buddies since they were toddlers