Today has been a bit more of a tourist day, though we started very formally with an opportunity (through Andrew Obara's connections) to meet with James Waweru, the Provincial Commissioner, or representative of the President in Nairobi region (the most senior civil servant). We had a chance to ask him some questions about the accomplishments of his government over the last 4 years, and a photo op (we'll get the pictures posted soon). From there, we once again hooked up with the Huruma youth for a trip to Nairobi National Park to visit the Animal Orphanage and follow the nature walk. Highlights included several of our gang joining the gamekeeper for a chance to pet a cheetah, and a giraffe sighting in the nature walk. We enjoyed a taste of home with a joint pizza lunch, and had hoped to follow that with a visit with the Executive Director of the National AIDS Council, but unfortunately he was held up in Nakuru and we couldn't meet him, though we did gather some interesting literature on the initiatives being undertaken here in Kenya to fight the epidemic. A bit of shopping and some internet time and then we head back to Jumuaia for dinner. Bye for now - hoping to log more tomorrow!
9 comments:
Wow, every day is another amazing adventure. David, I am so impressed you were able to turn our young travellers into singers as well! Way to go! It is great to read your updates - keep them coming! Stefan et Marco, vous avez l'air en forme. Tout va bien ici, a part le fait que l'equipe canadienne de soccer a ete eliminee! Nous partons en voyage samedi mais on continuera a lire vos rapports. Nous vous adorons! Mom et Papa
Griffin et al:
Days 4 and 5 updates made for particularly good reading, especially the great privilege it must have been to meet and spend time with both "daddy Mully" as well as the many youths who have so greatly benefited from his vision and compassion! What an outstanding example to us all! As for the animal orphanage, I was more than a little envious!!!
Griffin, essaie de voir si tu peux te trouver un ou deux bracelets interessants au marche... Y'en a surement des tres jolis dans ce coin du monde!
As for the infamous face shot of Griffin I've been waiting on... the last pics are a definite improvement but get CLOSER to the camera, Griffin!!!
Hope your weather is as great as ours... One thing is certain: your days are WAY more interesting!!!
Je t'aime, mon Griffino!
Affections a TOUS!Be safe, be smart and be proud, mon cher garnement!
Maman xxx
P.S. Cozette revient deja demain! Donc savoures chaque journee parce que ca va passer saprement vite!
Hello Darryl -- you've visited many interesting places with many more to come. All the best to you and the group for a safe and productive trip.
Thanks for keeping us up to date on your travels.
Mark from RUC Basketball
Hi Everyone:
The work that the Huruma youth group is involved with sounds fascinating. I was showing this blog to the Coordinator of the Child and Youth program here at Humber College. We got to talking about international field placements. Sounds like there is much for us to learn! Can't wait to hear more.
Christine, you'll be glad to hear that Sassy made out just fine. She bonded with David while we were away. I guess she's not as emotionally stunted as we thought. Love you.
Mom
Wow I am reading this on a daily basis and am so impressed on the variety of activities that you guys are doing. I am envious for the ones that got to pet the animals. Love all the pictures and comments and look forward to hearing first hand from Stefan and Marco on this great adventure. Love Auntie Ann
Hi Marco, how is going?I'm Daniele from Italy! I can imagine how are you enjoying in that wonderful place. I see the pictures and I noticed you... very, very busy!
Tell "ciao, from Daniele!" to Stefano.
Enjoy yourself,
Daniele!
P.S.:Era giusto il mio inglese?
Hello Hugh, and everyone.
The pace and variety of your time in Kenya so far has been amazing, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to see it unfold in the blog. You are half a world away, but close in spirit. Stay safe, have fun and make a difference.
Brian and Janis Traquair (aka mum and dad to Hugh)
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