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Today we were sitting in the living room and I noticed something that seemed like a wierd shaped bird in the tree outside. Then I realized - It was a monkey (or some sort of primate - I'm going to google him tomorrow sometime to see what kind he is)! He and a group of about 7 others were hanging and climging in our trees out back and eating leaves and maybe other critters. We all went upstairs to the balcony to have a closer look. Pretty cool!
This morning we walked to the local Duca (grocery) and bought some small souvenirs. We met several people there including one girl who was carrying a heavy gas can. Dylan offered to help lighten her load. Esther is the name of one woman who sells english muffins door to door. We seem to bump into her at least once or twice a day. It's the weekend so we're spending a little more time with Ryan. We took a family stroll after dinner to explore the neighboring homes. They are pretty little stone houses all situated on the side of a hill with unbelievable views of the Great Rift Valley and beautiful tropical flowers surrounding them. There's forest all around with cactus here and there. A strange mix. There are even some large cactus looking trees. They have poinsetias blooming here but they are all at least 10 feet tall, and look more like small trees than the little potted Christmas flowers we see at home. A mix of hospital workers, missionaries, and Kenyan nationals seem to inhabit the homes. There are small kids running around all over. Tree climbing seems to be a popular pastime. Tire swings are another source of entertainment - we've seen several of them! We have met several ladies who make tortillas, english muffins and samosas to sell. We bought the tortillas and samosas this evening and chatted with a few of the ladies at our door. We also see a large group of Kenyan workers across the path from our house each day. They are building a new dormitory to house short term workers here at the Kijabe hospital. Whenever we leave the house and pass by, we wave and say hello. They seem to like Dylan who is always curious and asks questions about what they are building. Dylan said "maybe next time we come back to Kenya they'll be done with the building".
Tomorrow we will walk to the local church which is the African Inland Church. The first Sunday of the month is when all the local mission groups come to the same place for worship, so it should be packed! We're hoping to make some new acquaintances and find ways to connect with others in serving the community.
This morning we walked to the local Duca (grocery) and bought some small souvenirs. We met several people there including one girl who was carrying a heavy gas can. Dylan offered to help lighten her load. Esther is the name of one woman who sells english muffins door to door. We seem to bump into her at least once or twice a day. It's the weekend so we're spending a little more time with Ryan. We took a family stroll after dinner to explore the neighboring homes. They are pretty little stone houses all situated on the side of a hill with unbelievable views of the Great Rift Valley and beautiful tropical flowers surrounding them. There's forest all around with cactus here and there. A strange mix. There are even some large cactus looking trees. They have poinsetias blooming here but they are all at least 10 feet tall, and look more like small trees than the little potted Christmas flowers we see at home. A mix of hospital workers, missionaries, and Kenyan nationals seem to inhabit the homes. There are small kids running around all over. Tree climbing seems to be a popular pastime. Tire swings are another source of entertainment - we've seen several of them! We have met several ladies who make tortillas, english muffins and samosas to sell. We bought the tortillas and samosas this evening and chatted with a few of the ladies at our door. We also see a large group of Kenyan workers across the path from our house each day. They are building a new dormitory to house short term workers here at the Kijabe hospital. Whenever we leave the house and pass by, we wave and say hello. They seem to like Dylan who is always curious and asks questions about what they are building. Dylan said "maybe next time we come back to Kenya they'll be done with the building".
Tomorrow we will walk to the local church which is the African Inland Church. The first Sunday of the month is when all the local mission groups come to the same place for worship, so it should be packed! We're hoping to make some new acquaintances and find ways to connect with others in serving the community.
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