Jambo from the Masai Mara!
This is the 11th day of our trip, and thankfully no one has gotten sick.
Today we enjoyed the beauty of God's nature from the air and on the ground. Fran, Elizabeth and Lynn got up before dawn and went on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise. It was a peaceful way to view the animals and see the immense expanse of Masai Mara. The drive in our safari van was another great way to see God's amazing creatures.
Today was a perfect setting for taking a deep breath after the intensity of the 4 day medical camp, but we find ourselves talking about the people we left there, how we can plan for future trips, and recognizing the deep gulf that became obvious at our arrival here between the have nots and the haves... at least in financial terms. Kenya is trying to develop a middle class to try to bridge that gap. Hopefully that will be the case.
This is the 11th day of our trip, and thankfully no one has gotten sick.
Coming directly from the village to this lodge in Masai Mara, we are made immediately aware of the wide gulf between haves and have nots. We have heard that Kenya is working toward the development of a middle class, and hopefully that will be the case. But then, maybe the have nots really have... and the haves really...well, that's for another day.
Today we enjoyed the beauty of God's nature from the air and on the ground. Fran, Elizabeth and Lynn got up before dawn and went on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise. It was a peaceful way to view the animals and see the immense expanse of Masai Mara. The drive in our safari van was another great way to see God's amazing creatures.
Today was a perfect setting for taking a deep breath after the intensity of the 4 day medical camp, but we find ourselves talking about the people we left there, how we can plan for future trips, and recognizing the deep gulf that became obvious at our arrival here between the have nots and the haves... at least in financial terms. Kenya is trying to develop a middle class to try to bridge that gap. Hopefully that will be the case.
Tonight at dinner Fran was celebrated by kitchen and wait staff who came out playing guitar, singing and whistling "Jambo, Jambo Sana..." and "Happy Birthday" . They presented her with a cake lit with candles and saying "Happy Birthday, Fran" - she was surprised!
Tonight we're packing up for the drive tomorrow back up toward Nairobi where we will stay in Naivasha.Tomorrow morning we take off at 7 for the long and bumpy trek to Naivasha, which is only an hour away from Nairobi.
Thanks for your prayers and encouragement from the other side of the globe! It means alot.
Hi you all- this sure makes me homesick for Kenya! I thought you guys weren't doing the balloon trip again! I'm sure it was beautiful! Hope you enjoy Naivasha and the rest of the trip. Take care, Carol
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