Before the trip to Africa, the girls' mother set out everything she thought they'd need in the Congo—Band-Aids, a thermometer, pencils, you know.
It turns out that they've overpacked. The airport will only allow 44 pounds of bags per person.
The solution? Put on layers of clothing and cram their pockets full of stuff. They are their own baggage!
At the airport, they're greeted by the good Reverend and Mrs. Underdown, who make fun of their Southern accents and lead them to Kilanga, the village where their mission is located.