hey everyone, i am thrilled we have finally made it to kenya after a 3 day trip. I'm still suffering from the side affects of the long trip but i am enjoying myself here so much. It's beautiful here. just like in the movies.
Right when we started our trip out of Nairobi to Nakuru we were greeted with these huge birds i have never seen or heard of in my life. They were so big i was surprised they could even fly. On our way to Nakuru we passed several zebra and antelope and i even saw a giraffe.
I was surprised at our similar everything is in kenya to the U.S. I did not expect to hear Jesse McCartney music here. Or watch Arrested Development on the t.v while eating dinner. The western culture seems very strong here but also there are so many differences. Driving on the roads was an interesting experience. It's not at all like the U.S with stoplights. I dont think i've seen one cross walk here. It makes the car rides a lot more fun actually.
Yesterday we met with our Nakuru J.U.M.P group. All of the members are so friendly and easy to talk to. I'm really excited to get to know them more. Their leaders Dennis and Stanley are also extremely hospitable and have been so helpful. Today in a few hours we are expected to make a presentation to the members school on J.U.M.P and Hawaii and who we are. There's supposed to be at least 300 students watching! Hopefully I can just be on audio so i don't have to present. We don't even know what were going to do yet! hopefully we'll wing it convincingly.
So far i am having a great trip and i know it will continue to be amazing.
-Isabelle