Jambo! It's hard to believe my time in Kenya is coming to an end. As Steph and I prepare for the next step in our journey, we are doing a lot of reflecting about all that we've learned here in Kenya. It's been a wonderful experience, something I will never, ever forget. The last few days were filled with playing with the children of Sidai, shipping packages home, packing, and spending time with our friends for the last time. Today we are heading to Nairobi t...

Jambo! This past weekend was quite uneventful compared to going on a safari or to the beach, but we had a good time on Saturday at the Maasai Market in Nairobi. Every inch of the ground in the large, fenced in area in middle of the city was covered by blankets on which carvings, artwork, jewelry, clothing, pottery and countless other items were arranged for sale. As we passed through the tight walkways, trying not to step on any of the items, we were constantl...

On Wednesday, Steph and I decided to visit our friend volunteering at an orphanage called the Children's Shelter located on the outskirts of Ngong. Instead of walking for over an hour and a half to get there, I suggested we take motorbike taxis. Steph was very reluctant and told her driver to "go slow!" as she swung her leg over the seat behing him. Off we went down the bumpy dirt road and soon arrived at the Shelter. Unfortunately, our friend Molin...

Yesterday Steph, Alison, Melanie and I went to a restaurant for lunch, one that we've never eaten at before. We sat down and ordered a round of Coca Cola's. After we sat there for what seemed like a long time, we finally flagged down the waitress and asked for a menu. After waiting another long while, we flagged her down again and asked if we could order, which we did, though she seemed reluctant to listen to what we had to say. After waiting for forever for ...

I love Barrack Obama. Ok, I'm lying, I am not a big fan of politicians in general and am glad I will be living outside of the U.S. during the election simply because I will be spared all of the commercials that begin or end with "I'm (insert politician's name here), and I approve this message." But while I'm in Kenya, I love Barrack Obama. And you would too if you were here, even if you're a McCain supporter. Since Obama's roots are in Kenya, every K...