It's feels so good to be back!

Summer and I made it to Nairobi.  It feels so good to be back in Kenya!  Flights were on time and only one piece of luggage lost.  Too bad it was the luggage with our essentials inside.  (The other bags are full of donations for the Samburu children.)  We are staying an extra night at Jane's cottage in hopes that the bag is delivered tonight.  If not, we'll be in Tanzania for a week with two pair of underwear each!  Oh well, such is the world of travel.

Weather here is perfect!  We did some basic shopping, bought a phone for use while here and Summer was able to hug a giraffe at the giraffe center.  She refused to kiss him, too much slobber I guess.

Tomorrow begins our adventure in Tanzania - living in a Maasai village for a week in a tent on a hill.  I'm looking forward to meeting some new friends face to face instead of through the Internet.  I'm also looking forward to seeing  the Montessori school in the village, meeting the teacher and the children.

Am I tired?  Now that's a silly question! 

Less than 24 hours and counting

Have you ever been so stressed that you are frozen? You run around in circles, making constant lists in your head, accomplishing nothing! That is exactly where I am. There is still so much to do that now I'm thinking - prioritize! So, with that in mind, getting my perscription for malaria pills filled is more important than stopping by Comfort Shoes to check out the cool sequined fitflops. Staying healthy? Looking cute and sparkly in the bush?

I picked up two old suitcases at the thrift store for a total of $3.00. I'm packing them full of shorts, t-shirts and dresses for the children at Narairi Preschool, the school Clay-Platte Montessori School supports. Thanks to many of the parents at the Montessori, I have enough clothing and shoes to fill two suitcases. Enough for every child! Also, several very involved parents and a couple of precious children gave me money to spend while in Kenya - buying school supplies, balls and items for babies. Basically anything I can find to help the children. This money will go a very long way and I am so appreciative of the families that have helped.

Ok - next thing on my list???? Oh yes, get the maleria pill perscription filled!

The craziness begins!

Is it possible for a "to do" list to grow the more you check things off? Seems as though every time I check something off my list, three more things are added. Oh well -

Between getting shots for typhoid and yellow fever, securing a 4 wheel drive vehicle (with several spare tires) for driving in the bush and arranging lodging in places I've never heard of - I find the excitement building. This will be my third trip to Kenya and my first to Tanzania. The majority of the time will be spent visiting Montessori programs and spending time with my Samburu family. I look forward to not being aware of time, wearing the same clothes for days on end and drinking Samburu tea in afternoon. Ahhhhhhh, nothing like hot Samburu tea on a hot day in the middle of the bush of Northern Kenya!

Ten days and counting before my daughter, Summer, and I begin our East African adventure!