Jesse and I just got back to Nairobi after a few day traveling with my dad and his students to Nakuru and Kisumu. The trip was really fun but also included lots of driving.
Yesterday before leaving Kisumu we stopped at a small farm to see how they planted maize (corn). The farmer, a widow, was an amazing woman who worked ceaselessly to feed her family. It made me think of how easy my life is and how blessed I have been.
In direct contrast to visiting the farm our night in Nakuru was one of opulence as we stayed in the Lion Nakuru Lodge. This place was overpriced and overcomfortable. They even put hot water bottles into our bed while we ate dinner even though it was not cold in the least.
Now we are back in Nairobi staying with a dear friend from church. We are doing a little last-minute shopping and visiting and then will sadly be returning to the US and school (I am excited to see Kate again). The photo above is of Jesse holding Princess the baby of our friends Prince and Linda. The one bellow is of my favorite Kenyan foods, samosas. These are not like samosas from India that have a thick pastry crust, but are uniquely Kenyan with more of a springroll type crust.
