After dinner it was FINALLY time for a shower and sleep. The men that worked at the hotel carried our luggage all the way up the three flights of stairs to our door. They were so welcoming there! May I say I didn't see one woman working in this hotel. Our room was really nice, and our shower was WARM! It was the only warm shower for the rest of the trip until we got to the national park. I really didn't sleep well that night with all of the excitement and being in a new unfamiliar place.
Don and Geoffrey at dinner.
Our room at the Samara Guest House.
The next morning we had breakfast at 7:00am. Don and Andy were late. Just to let you know. ; )
After we ate and finished packing the men of the hotel brought our luggage downstairs and loaded it on the bus! We didn't have to lift a finger! While we were waiting to leave Jen, Franny, Leslie and I went with the hotel manager/owner to the roof top to see Nairobi. The men that worked at the hotel were up there hand washing ALL of the laundry and hanging it out to dry. I was amazed at the amount of work they did. The view of the city from the roof top was so surreal. It was hard to believe that I was really there. I was finally in the place I have dreamed of being able to serve, and I could not take it in.
The Samara Guest House
Us minus Jen on the roof top.
The laundry...
The market...
After we ate and finished packing the men of the hotel brought our luggage downstairs and loaded it on the bus! We didn't have to lift a finger! While we were waiting to leave Jen, Franny, Leslie and I went with the hotel manager/owner to the roof top to see Nairobi. The men that worked at the hotel were up there hand washing ALL of the laundry and hanging it out to dry. I was amazed at the amount of work they did. The view of the city from the roof top was so surreal. It was hard to believe that I was really there. I was finally in the place I have dreamed of being able to serve, and I could not take it in.
The Samara Guest House
Us minus Jen on the roof top.
The laundry...
The market...
We headed out on our two hour drive to Ngaamba. On the way we took in the land, blew up the kick balls, soccer balls, football, and I did my best to get used to the way the drove. They drive on the wrong side of the car and road with no speed limit and no lines on the highway! REALLY? Yes. There are a lot of motorcycle "gangs" out there. We had our first "African" experience and saw giraffe's on the side of the road eating! WILD giraffe's can you believe it!??!??! WOW...
We made a stop at the gas station to potty and wait on the other team that was going to Ngaamba North. Ok, so our first bathroom experience wasn't in a hole...but I'm about to get graphic. So, skip ahead if you have a weak tummy. So, my Dr. is amazing and knew I would be peeing in a hole all week, so she gave me this thing called The Whiz. It pretty much allows you to pee like a boy. I THOUGHT this was GERAT!!!! I was super super super excited about it! It was going to make my life so much easier in Kenya. As we got to the bathroom it looked normal aside from the ID's that were hanging from the ladies Wash Room sign. That kinda freaked me out...why were they there? I could only think the worst. Anywho, I wasn't the first to go in the bathroom, and I could hear the other girls talking. I stepped in and immediately stepped out! It was soooo smelly. I guess the toilets didn't flush. Kelly was gagging. Jess was extremely grossed out and trying to get thr courage to pick a stall and just go! Kelly and Jess found a few stalls that were worthy and went. I placed my TP over my mouth and nose under my sunglasses thanked the Lord for the The Whiz and took my shot! Little did I know...when you pee like a boy you have too LOOK at what your SMELLING! I had to close my eyes and do my best. I gagged, and I'm not one to have a weak stomach. Needless to say it was one experience I WILL NEVER EVER forget. wow. After that I chose not to use The Whiz the rest of the trip.
Andy with his handy hand held pump!
THE ROADS!
Sweet reminder of home. I love bikes.
Really? Is that creepy or is it just me?
What you'll do in times of desperation.
: )
Kelly-gagging. It was hilarious though. If you look close you can see The Whiz in my hand! It was pretty much a purple funnel.
We made a stop at the gas station to potty and wait on the other team that was going to Ngaamba North. Ok, so our first bathroom experience wasn't in a hole...but I'm about to get graphic. So, skip ahead if you have a weak tummy. So, my Dr. is amazing and knew I would be peeing in a hole all week, so she gave me this thing called The Whiz. It pretty much allows you to pee like a boy. I THOUGHT this was GERAT!!!! I was super super super excited about it! It was going to make my life so much easier in Kenya. As we got to the bathroom it looked normal aside from the ID's that were hanging from the ladies Wash Room sign. That kinda freaked me out...why were they there? I could only think the worst. Anywho, I wasn't the first to go in the bathroom, and I could hear the other girls talking. I stepped in and immediately stepped out! It was soooo smelly. I guess the toilets didn't flush. Kelly was gagging. Jess was extremely grossed out and trying to get thr courage to pick a stall and just go! Kelly and Jess found a few stalls that were worthy and went. I placed my TP over my mouth and nose under my sunglasses thanked the Lord for the The Whiz and took my shot! Little did I know...when you pee like a boy you have too LOOK at what your SMELLING! I had to close my eyes and do my best. I gagged, and I'm not one to have a weak stomach. Needless to say it was one experience I WILL NEVER EVER forget. wow. After that I chose not to use The Whiz the rest of the trip.
Andy with his handy hand held pump!
THE ROADS!
Sweet reminder of home. I love bikes.
Really? Is that creepy or is it just me?
What you'll do in times of desperation.
: )
Kelly-gagging. It was hilarious though. If you look close you can see The Whiz in my hand! It was pretty much a purple funnel.
No comments:
Post a Comment