I've only been here for 5 days, and I'm already in love with Kenya! The terrain is beautiful, the animals are unbelievable, and the people I've met have been fabulous! The group I'm studying with as well as the staff are so wonderful… I couldn't have asked for a better group of people! (Not to mention this 80 degree weather that isn't so bad either)! ;)
I arrived in Nairobi on Monday evening, where we stayed at the YMCA. Then, on Tuesday we were taken to receive residency, exchange our money, and have our first try at Kenyan food! (IT'S SUPER DELICIOUS)! Later on Tuesday afternoon, we drove to Lake Nakuru National Park where we stayed until Saturday soaking up the sun, having orientation, getting to know each other, and going on safaris. You would turn around and see a baboon right behind you or look off in the distance and see zebras or water buffalo roaming the grounds… IT WAS AWESOME!
Today we got to meet our host families we'll be staying with for the first 7 weeks, so my host brothers spent the afternoon showing me around Nairobi and trying to get me acclimated to Kenyan life! I have to face so many more fears, go farther outside my comfort zone, experience more of the culture, and see many more things I may or may not be ready for….. But this adventure has just begun and I can't wait to see where it takes me!
We also visited the equator!
GOD BLESS,
Jen
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