Sunday

Arrived in Nairobi late last night.  We were met at the airport by AYP teachers Irene, Catherine and Angie.  By the time we got to our hotel it was midnight.  We quickly went to bed.  Today jodi and i ventured out and shopped at the Masai market, toured downtown Nairobi and introduced James, our driver, to Ethiopian food and had massages.  I will figure out how to post pictures here for those not on Facebook.  There are already pictures posted there from our day.

The people we have met so far are so warm and loving.  Culturally - wow, what a difference.  People walk everywhere.  Not many restaurants.  NO fast food.  I think we were the only Caucasians downtown today.  You're not allowed to take pictures of government buildings or the police here.  We saw where the President lives and the Parliament.  Even saw where the embassy was before the bombing a few years ago.  Downtown was very clean and Jodi and I both agree we felt very safe.

It's winter here so it got dark about 6:30.  Their winter is warmer than our summer has been so far!  76 today.

Tomorrow I am teaching a chair yoga class.  I'm nervous and excited!  Then I'm going to lunch with Rufus, my mentee and Faith, our interpreter.

Jodi has been so great to travel with these last couple of days.  She is such a loving spirit.  Tomorrow we join the rest of the team.

Amani, (peace)
Bonnie