Glimpses of Kenya

I have gotten to go out and about here in Kenya a bit.  We got to ride in a matatu (really it is a 15 passenger van that they use like public transportation.  You don’t have to pay for the kid if they sit on your lap, and they certainly squeeze people in).  We went to a mall to eat out for lunch (what a privilege to eat without having to prepare anything).  It was pretty bizarre to wander around in a mall.  There was a variety of Christmas decorations which was nice.  Also guess what crossed the road right behind us as we drove by…..nope not a deer…..not a chicken……no goat, pig, cow…..it was a pair of baboons.  Now that is not something you see everywhere.

I must say, I am very much thankful for the invention of the washing machine.  Where we currently are staying all clothing is washed by hand.  There is a lady who comes once a week to do laundry, but considering I am with children and we did not pack very much, we are doing laundry quite a bit.  Also undergarments are not given to the laundry lady (well adult variety) so we do our own in the shower.  It is a lot of work to do wash by hand in large quantities.  It makes me very grateful for help.

Tomorrow brings making of Christmas cookies and more fun!  We played bowls tonight (for those of you who know the game) and sang Christmas carols while the kids danced in the living room.  More to come as the adventures continue!