Kisumu

The matatu is a crazy but also humorous Kenyan form of transport.  Imagine 15-20 people crammed into a 12 passenger van, along with luggage, kids, and the occasional chicken.  It can be loud, hot, and very squished!  Add to that three vehicle changes, resulting in a 2-hour trip being doubled, and you can see what our trip to Kisumu was like.

Despite all the hassle of getting there, we encountered many helpful and friendly people in town who helped us find where we were going.  I enjoyed having my first pizza in Kenya, as well as a cappucino :)  Thought since Kenya exports a lot of coffee it would be easy to find here, but that has not been my experience.

On Saturday morning we took a boat ride on Lake Victoria to view some hippos.  About 20 of them were in a herd and we got quite close to them!  We were also able to shop at the local Maasai market and find lots of beautiful, hand-crafted gifts.

Tonight more volunteers arrive on the farm, so things will continue to be busy.

Thanks for continuing to remember me in your prayers!

Heather

View of Kisumu

In a tuk tuk on the way to the lake

the Hippos!

Lake Victoria

our boat

Some of the wildlife on the lake

beautiful Kenyan sunset just a few minutes from the farm

:)  love this little girl!