Travel Notes I - Nairobi, Kenya

I’ve been on the road since August 11. My first stop took me through Nairobi, Kenya, to see old friends from Daystar University. It was so fun to recognize the same smiles and laughter I had known 7 years ago, and to see what they are doing now. My friends are making the most of every opportunity: one teaches film making to at-risk youth, another coordinates clean water projects in a “slum” neighbourhood, and another trains church leaders in strategic planning. I am challenged and motivated by their dedication. (To Peter, Rickson, Simon, Dickens, Lucy, and my Kenyan parents: Thanks so much! What wonderful moments and memories.)

Visiting Rickson and his siblings

And I saw some animals! The hippo kills more people each year than any other animal in Africa.

At the national museum in Nairobi

And the rhino is way bigger than I ever imagined!


Fingernail painting proved to be a bonding moment with my roommate’s children, but you should always make sure there is adequate remover nearby before allowing small children to use old polish on your nails. :)

I learned a valuable lesson about allowing extra time to get to the airport. Let’s just say that four days after that lesson I made the flight to my next destination – Pemba, Mozambique.

Mt. Kilamanjaro in the clouds. I flew over it between Kenya and Mozambique.