Yes - the countdown has begun. I am still very happy and content to be here but won't be terribly sad to leave either. I am weary of being dirty most of the time, weary of not having refrigeration, weary of hand washing my clothes in very little water, and yea, that rat that lives down my choo (toilet) won't be missed either!!
But my work here has gone very well lately. I have 10 Life Skills classes in 3 different schools, also a library club in addition to the running club. The library has really thrived - many more students come each day to use some study books we recently purchased - books that help them prepare for the national exams that are WAY more important than the SAT results for US students.
So - on to pictures. Here is Brent with daughter Izzy and , OK - check out the laptop screen. That is me and a Kenyan friend just barely visible -----skyping has allowed me to watch Izzy grow!
The next photo is of Kakunde Mwangata helping his parents replace their palm thatch roof. They are doing this in advance of the rainy season but this photo was taken some weeks back and the rains have yet to begin. The situation is rapidly becoming critical. At Kadzinuni (and most of rural Kenya) there is no irrigation so if there is no rain, there will be no crops. People are worried I know and I worry for them.
Yes - that is me performing a condom demonstration to an audience of class 6 & 7 students.
The flame tree is in full bloom despite the lack of rain! It is gorgrous.
And lastly - the motorcycle, called a piki piki, is a common form of transportaton in rural Kenya. I have honestly seen 5 people riding one bike! I took this photo to show how they perch a small child in front of the driver and the child holds onto the side mirrors. It is so dangerous!!
Bye from Kenya -----
Mary
