OK, so I think I did a pretty good job when packing up all my things a month ago for my journey to Africa. However, it just dawned on me yesterday how stupid I was at one point. I went through this big elaborate thought process thinking through if I should bring my contact lenses or not. In the end, I decided there was no need as I wanted to pack light (as if they are heavy) and I just don't wear them enough. Less than ten minutes later I started planning a scuba diving trip in Zanzibar. Man, am I stupid. So now if I still go diving, I will be diving blind.
Don't you just love buses? On Monday, I had a 9 hour bus trip from Kakamega to Nairobi. On Wednesday I had a 6 hour bus trip from Nairobi to Arusha and then I capped it off Thursday with an 8 hour trip from Arusha to Tanga. Keep in mind most African buses aren't quite designed for a man of my size and the roads just aren't designed for travel. Fun times.
In case your heart was tugged at all when I showed those cute pictures of the children, Mission to the Fatherless is always willing to take donations. The mission does well at providing a family atmosphere for the children, feeding them and getting them to school, but of course they are always looking at growing and are building a new home right now. If you want to consider helping, just visit their website where you can learn more.
Asante sana, karibu, tembo, simba, kwaheri, habari gani?, moja, bili, tatu....my kiswahili is growing each day, which is good now that I am back in TZ where English is not as prevalent. Speaking of language, I am super-impressed with Kenyans language ability. Most Kenyans I met are tri-lingual. They speak their tribal language, Kiswahili and English. Several spoke another tribal language as well. Crazy.
Also I wanted to make sure you all know that you can leave me comments right here on the blog. At the bottom of each post there is a little link that says how many comments there currently are. Just click on that link and it'll take you to a page where you can post your own; it will be good to hear from my readers.
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3 comments:
You arethe man when it comes to bus rides. The ride through Kerichio was beautiful though wasn't it? I am jealous that you are going to Zanzibar. Never been there.
Brian, you are the Amazin' Brian--those bus rides are like Bull Riding, the long you stay on, the more impressive it is! You will never complain again about "Bowling Green traffic!" --Bruce and Joan
PS You will love Zanzibar!!!! Just hope the sea trip doesn't get you, or are you going by helicopter?
it's good to hear that you're having fun ... Do you miss home yet? Hahahaha ... keep posting, it's fun to read.
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