Monthly Archives: September 2009

Saturday woke up after no running water for 18 hours!  It was finally back on so I could wash up the dishes and get a shower.. we get so spoiled with all our luxuries!!  Running water, electricity, food!  I ‘m … Continue reading →

This morning Susan and I were out the door very early to walk an hour to try and find our new cu-cu and check on her living conditions.  Thank goodness we ran into her on the road as we would … Continue reading →

Today was one of those nobody home days.  We traveled a long way to try and find Miriam’s cu-cu (grandmother) and only found three little ones at home.  A boy Daniel 9 taking care of Lucy 5 and Sarah 3 … Continue reading →

Over the weekend I visited my friend Kat Combes who lives next door to Lord and Lady Delamere (Karen Blixen’s plantation).  Kat had visitors from the US and I enjoyed the beautiful game drives through the Soysambu Conservancy that Kat … Continue reading →

The new land is beautiful!  A bit more on the hilly side than first thought and it will take some creativity (Pro Bono Architects: David and Carly!!).  But we now have 2 1/2 acres and are working on 2 more … Continue reading →

Thursday dawned fairly peaceful as so many neighbors complained about the crusades at the revivalist church that they calmed down a bit—-but by 8am they were in full swing!  The noise is really unbelievable! Susan and I headed into town … Continue reading →

Wednesday morning Susan and I walked into town to check on Anastasia in hairdressing school, find Grace at her new shop and do some shopping.  While in front of the shop Mercy walks by—-out of school for a health seminar … Continue reading →

I’ve been in Kenya over a week now (almost two) and we have been going flat out. Before I go further I want to give a special thank you to Mike Galang, with NW/Delta, for his help with my luggage; … Continue reading →