So there can be no confusion about just how muddy it gets here when it rains, here’s a clip of some trainees on their way to my session on “technology in the classroom:” Forget “uphill both ways,” this is walking to school at its most dangerous. We even saw a giant tree branch fly by!
And here are the two volunteers who joined me for a Christmas dinner of goat meat (here served on Christmas Day, after church is out). And yes, I did go to church.
Here’s a rare photo of me, as I ponder the profound meaning of family, peace, and goat slaughtering:
Just like the above, here’s another pic my “little brother” took. This one’s of his sister. Does this boy have a knack for natural lighting or what?
Speaking of brothers and sisters, here’s the newest addition to the family since I left here a year ago And yes, she was always this happy to see me.
What’s a Loitokitok photo collection without Kilimanjaro?
Lastly, here’s the Christmas present my Loitokitok family gave to their neighbors: Who’s not a sucker for puppy pictures?
I’m leaving Loitokitok tomorrow for Mombasa, where the next day I’ll be picking up (or just “picking,” as is the custom to say here) my mom and sister from the airport!
I also like the picture of you!!! Its almost as good as the one you drew for mom and I. I cant believe you got our package on New Years Eve as well. Could not have been more perfect! Well love you! O and your second project can always be learning that magic trick!!!
Hi Paul,
A belated Merry Christmas to you, but wishing you a Happy New Year too.
Was there really a video on your 12.28.09 entry? I couldn`t get it to play
Best Wishes,
John
The video is there and plays for me in Opera and Firefox. Maybe try a different browser?
Paul,
Thanks for the reply. I do not use either of those formats which is why. Thanks anyway.
Happy New Year! ******
John
All that goat makes my eyes do that…I’ve started drinking Krest…yet it is so elusive here..gahh Paul! I had a good time catching up with you hope to see you in Nairobi more soon!
Hey! I just COSed from Namibia and am traveling through Kenya at the end of February with another RPCV. We would really like to visit some PCV sites so if you or another current volunteer can host us that would be amazing! Please email me at heather.e.reese@gmail.com if you can help us out. Thanks!
Hi Paul,
Have you been in Kenya for a whole year yet? The reason for my asking, is that I would like to visit the Mt Kenya area of Kenya and I thought with you being there, you could provide first hand knowledge of how the weather is there at various times of the year. Any info you can give is appreciated. I hope this isn`t an imposition for you.
Thanks,
John
Haven’t been to the mountain yet. The only weather I now is coastal weather, which is hot and humid, REALLY hot and humid, and occasionally hot and humid and raining.