Today was the day I was glad I was not on the Kenyan Safari class trip because they are heading back to the U.S. and I still have a week and a half in Kenya!
John, Benson (the catechist at Thika Memorial Parish) and I travelled to Nairobi today to see off the group. Since the church bus would be returning to Thika, rather than drive in we traveled by matatu (this is a 14 passenger minivan – this is not a larger minivan that we are used to it just means they put twice as many people in it!). We had several transfer points and being 6’5” I felt like I was getting in and out of sardine cans. This was not a new experience for me as I traveled by matatu last year as well. It is part of experiencing the day to day life of the people who live here. I will say my knees were not the better for the wear and tear today!
Ironically, Michael was finally being reunited with his luggage after having been without it for two weeks. He was glad that he could actually share the gifts he had brought for John and his family.
After seeing them off at the terminal, we boarded the church bus and headed home for a late dinner. I must say that after the matatu it seemed we were traveling in luxury!
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