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I finally arrived in Kenya. I haven't slept in forever, but this is
my only time I'm in Nairobi, so I'm venturing out and found this cafe at
the top of a stairwell that's in kind of a mall. I feel pretty
comfortable. My taxi guy said, "don't be afraid. You are welcome
here." Then I started asking if I could walk around and he says,
"don't take anything with you-no purse, no jewelry etc. Then he told
me exactly where to walk, so not completely safe.

There was something cow like on the side of the road and tons of
people. When I asked he said the Masai people have brought their
cattle into the city looking for food and water.

I sat with awesome woman on my 16 hour flight. I called her Annie
from the Congo. She just finished a masters in international law of
some sort and was going back to live in the Congo. Going by myself is
really helping me talk to people. Everyone really nice.

Tomorrow I am flying again when I go out to the Samburu for 4
nights. I am so glad I came early because I don't even want to think
about the flight back.

I am off to buy a frame-hopefully--Liz you know what I'm talking about.

TRAVEL

In less than 48 hours I booked a trip to Kenya and Ethiopia and was off. Joe had a change of heart at the last minute and didn't come with me. Another story. O f course I won't be returning home alone. The flight was, as expected, very long-16 hours after flying from DC and before taking a 2 hour flight for Nairobi. I don't know how to sleep. I'll be flying in a small plane tomorrow when I go to spend four days on safari. Life is good and travel makes it amazing!

KENYA

My head is swimming with experiences and I've really only just got off
the plane! I learned quickly to fib a little so people feel
comfortable and like me.They all want me to be married. When I was
getting my visa into Kenya the official asked me, Why are you
traveling alone. I impulsively said meaning to tell a partial truth,
I had planned to come with someone else, but he got hurt. They seem
to be very out goingly compassionate. The man felt so bad and said,
everyone needs love. I am so sorry for your pain. Next time he will
come with you. so sweet. I've also learned to call Ivan, my husband.
People want to know where he is. I tell them he is expanding our
house to accommodate all of our children. They really like that one
saying, very good, good, good.

I am so messed up with time. I passed out on my bed with my clothes
on around 3:30 in the afternoon. Tomorrow I have to get up early to
catch a plane and when i awoke at 5;30 pm I thought it was time to
catch my plane. i almost went down with my bags when i realized it
was the same sun I'd fallen asleep to.