I mean, how can you not when it looks like this?
It's finally starting to REALLY feel like home. I can get around without feeling lost and work my way through the markets like a pro. I can't imagine coming home, and I just want to stay here and travel the world for the rest of my life. So sorry friends and family, but if you want to see me, you're going to have to buy a plane ticket to Kenya, and I promise I'll show you around :)
I leave Nairobi for my internship in 2 weeks, and I don't know what I'm going to do without my host family here… My brothers and I pester each other just like back at home, and I can't imagine Kenyan life without them by my side!! I'm so excited to leave for my internship in Kisumu, but I'm having anxiety about having to start over in a new place again!
Last weekend was my host dad's 50th birthday, so we had a surprise party for him at a restaurant on the water! He thought he was old until I told him my dad was turning 60 this year, and then he didn't feel so bad. ;) I got to experience some of the traditional songs and dances performed at Kenyan parties, and I'm totally bringing them home for everyone to see. Everyone had such wonderful things to say about my dad, and it was clear how supportive and caring he is, not only to me but to everyone he meets. As everyone sat in their warm jackets, sweaters, and blazers, I was just chilling with a tank top on… I don't think Kenyans would be able to handle our cold midwestern winters! ;)
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| Maggie and I at Dad's Birthday Party |
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| The Floating Restau |
Last week we got the opportunity to visit the U.N. Headquarters in Nairobi, so my dream of being like Mary-Kate and Ashley in Winning London finally came true! We also visited a glass-blowing place called Kitengela… The work they do there is absolutely beautiful!
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| AT THE U.N. |
On Tuesday, we also tested out our Kenyan karaoke skills, so Sharpay Jenni definitely came out as I belted out "Call Me Maybe" with a few of my friends! Trust me, we rocked the house… standing ovation and all.
The past couple weekends have been pretty relaxing! Last weekend, besides my dad's birthday party, I spent my Friday laying next to the pool, and on Sunday, I laid in the sun petting fluffy puppies and watching cute boys play soccer in the backyard…. Could life get any better? I think not.
Then again this past weekend, we had some more R&R as we traveled to Kenya's coastline in Mombasa and spent our time on the beach swimming in the Indian Ocean. IT WAS GORGEOUS! The water was so beautifully blue, and we were able to snorkel and even ride camels down the beach! But it was SO HOT. Very high humidity and high temperatures so I was constantly wiping my forehead and my hair was in a hot, frizzled mess. I know, I know, I shouldn't complain with the winter we've been having back home… But I hear there is a heat wave coming your way!!
We also got to ride the public transportation motor bikes while we were in Mombasa, so I have decided it is a new requirement that my future hubby must drive a motorcycle WITH a rose in his mouth. So boys, start working on it.
I hope this post convinced you all to come visit me here in Kenya, so I never have to leave. My pictures and posts definitely make it seem like all I do is go on vacation, but I swear I ACTUALLY go to class 4-5 days a week with homework and papers… There's so much for one to see, experience, and learn, so you have to come visit to get the full effect!! (Feel free to book your flights now) :)
6 weeks ago today I arrived in Nairobi and in 9 weeks, I will be on my way back home! AHHH HOW THE TIME FLIES.
XOXO,
Jen
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