December 27, 2010

Another day at the project.  I think the kids are starting to get bored with us.  The novelty has worn off! :)  Our trips to/from the project have become pretty uneventful and routine.  The matatu is almost relaxing.  Although the little children yelling "how are you!" is still quite entertaining!

Construction has begun on the upper walks of the school, thanks to Michele and Meri's donations.  Children from the school and neighborhood have begun showing up to help carry bricks and shovel sand. 

Over the weekend they slaughtered a cow for Christmas.  The pictures were pretty gruesome, but they ate well all weekend.

I'm still getting lots of questions about Barack and promised to send the older boys some t-shirts and books when I got home.  We asked the older boys of the school what they would like/need with the extra donation money.  They said they would like bookbags and notebooks!  These kids love school!

Emily (volunteer from Wisconsin) has arrived from London.  She's about 10 days late due to the snow!

Thoughts:

LOTS of good music everywhere, in the matatu's, coming from the shops, etc.  I have not watched TV since I've been here & the only thing I'm missing is football updates!  Which Ramsy has been so kind as to give to me when I call! :)  I am sooooo looking forward to not having to lather up in sunscreen & bug repellent several times a day!