After having multiple experiences with flying you would think i would have no problems right. Wrong! In Toronto i went to the wrong gate and waited there for a good 30 minutes before i realized that no one else was waiting there. Thankfully my flight was delayed an hour otherwise i surely would have missed my plane ride out. Then getting on the plane i managed to sit in the wrong seat. After being on the plane for nearly 17 hours with a two hour lay away in between i made it with all my luggage in one piece.
I had to smile because before i left my sister Amy was reading my Lonely Plant guide to Kenya and she said i should take a toilet seat because according to the book most toilets are just a hole in the ground. Well truth be told my first washroom in Kenya was just about that. I really should have taken a picture.
I was picked up at the airport by Craig (my supervisor), his wife Tracey and her cousin. It was dark by then and i didn't see much of Nairobi.
I'm staying at the Brackenhurst Convention Centre. It's a very beautiful place. I will be living in Shamba (which means garden in Swahili). How fitting. I feel very blessed to have my own space. This is the first time where i actually have my own house to myself. There's so much space and sometimes it can be very quiet. I try to fill up the space with music. That helps. This afternoon I’m heading into Nairobi to do some grocery shopping. I cook for myself so if anyone has any food ideas for cooking for one let me know!
I have not officially started working yet although yesterday afternoon i was able to meet with the staff of Care of Creation. They are all very knowledgeable people and i sense i can learn a lot from them. Craig has given me some literature to read. As i read it i will try to post my thoughts/reflections on it. Care of Creation is doing some fascinating work, things that make so much sense to me. I better go now. Please if you have any questions feel free to ask. I'm sure there are things i am forgetting to say.
Thank you all so much for your support. I have really enjoyed reading your responses. It is very encouraging! Cheers and until next time.
I had to smile because before i left my sister Amy was reading my Lonely Plant guide to Kenya and she said i should take a toilet seat because according to the book most toilets are just a hole in the ground. Well truth be told my first washroom in Kenya was just about that. I really should have taken a picture.
I was picked up at the airport by Craig (my supervisor), his wife Tracey and her cousin. It was dark by then and i didn't see much of Nairobi.
I'm staying at the Brackenhurst Convention Centre. It's a very beautiful place. I will be living in Shamba (which means garden in Swahili). How fitting. I feel very blessed to have my own space. This is the first time where i actually have my own house to myself. There's so much space and sometimes it can be very quiet. I try to fill up the space with music. That helps. This afternoon I’m heading into Nairobi to do some grocery shopping. I cook for myself so if anyone has any food ideas for cooking for one let me know!
I have not officially started working yet although yesterday afternoon i was able to meet with the staff of Care of Creation. They are all very knowledgeable people and i sense i can learn a lot from them. Craig has given me some literature to read. As i read it i will try to post my thoughts/reflections on it. Care of Creation is doing some fascinating work, things that make so much sense to me. I better go now. Please if you have any questions feel free to ask. I'm sure there are things i am forgetting to say.
Thank you all so much for your support. I have really enjoyed reading your responses. It is very encouraging! Cheers and until next time.
posted by Sarah at 11:57 AM
8 Comments:
Way the go girl. Sounds like you are on to a good start. You are going to do very well. We are looking forward to hearing more about the Brackenhurst Convention Centre. It sounds like a beautifull place! Also, we've been reading about Care of Creation in their blog. A facinating project! We are all going to learn a lot through your eyes girl. Love you lots. Dad
If I had more internet I woud go to the Care of Creation website. It sounds so interesting. I want to know more.
I can't wait to see pictures. We bugged you about what living in a Kenyan "cottage" would be like but it sounds like ... well, I have no idea.
About cooking for one, i still end up wasting so much food because i'm not used to cooking for less than 6 people... still 2 years after being married. Freeze individual meals is all I can say.
Tell people to take pictures of you at work and at home and at the market... etc. I want to see where you are. We love you and think about you lots.
I agree with Nicole on the pic. thing take as many as you can i want to see and get a feelig for where you are!! I love to hear from you and glad that you are inspired and excited for your project!! Take care and many blessings
opps that was me Cass
opps that was me Cass
Hey babe, sounds like your livin it up out there. Have fun, learn lots i know you will. Take lots of pics to share with us. Hopefully i can get a phone card and then a number to reach you at.
Play safe.
Peter
Had we known that a toilet seat was recommended luggage we could of arranged for Kevin to find you one! So thankful to God that you have arrived safely!!!! Many many blessings as you begin your journey with Care of Creation
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We're glad you had a good trip and arrived safely in Kenya and we are looking forward to reading about your work there.I can't understand that some grandparents don't want to bother with computers, e-mail etc., we would miss so much.
God bless you, Sarah, love from opa & oma W.
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