Well I’m here! It took many long flights but we all made it! Some of us got sick on the plane but we are all doing ok. I still cant believe that I am here in Africa, but seeing zebras on the side of the road reminds me that I did come all this way. Kenya is a beautiful place and is so different from Kauai.

One of the main things that is different from Kauai is the driving. Of course people here drive on the left side of the road, but it’s more than just that. They don’t always stick to their side! People pass each other all the time and people drive at all different speeds. I don’t think that I have seen a speed limit sign anywhere yet. Also they have a lot of round abouts and don’t always have smooth roads! My neck is soar from riding three hours to our first destination.

Being able to see exotic animals on the side of the road is such a cool experience! We have seen flamingos down by the lake and zebras. When we go on safari we will see a lot more like lions, giraffes and elephants. We have also seen donkeys, goats, and cows just roaming the streets. Everything is so free here.

Yesterday we meet the first African JUMP group and all of them are so excited to work with us. We started to brainstorm ideas of what each one of them wanted to do. They are all so nice and are ready to work. Also yesterday we meet a group of adult actors that are doing small skits and songs within the community to spread awareness. They brought us back to their theater and talked with us and showed us around.

All of the people here are so kind and thoughtful. Our guides for the week, Stan and Dense, have only been hospitable. They have kept us happy and excited. They are a lot of fun to talk to and are interested in what we are thinking.

Overall I am very excited to be here and help out the other teens. I can’t wait to meet the other groups and get to know them. Until next blog- Aloha from Kenya