Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Good-bye Uganda / Hello Kenya

Staying at the Home for 3 days was the perfect way to complete my time in Uganda. It was so wonderful staying with the kids and the mommas. I also got to teach there. One day second grade and the next 1/2 day 2nd and 1/2 day 1st. That was fun! Teaching is very different here...a lot of recitation and rote learning. But kids are the same everywhere!

I left Saturday morning, and I was on the verge of tears most of Friday night. Everyone got up bright and early Saturday morning to send me off. LOTS of hugs and a few letters. :)

I didn't have any problems traveling to Kenya by myself. I arrived in Mombasa in the afternoon. My brother, Adam, and his friend, Robert, were there to pick me up. My brother's new place is fantastic! Two bedrooms, two baths, sitting area, and kitchen. It's only about a 10 minute walk from the beach. Walking along the beach Sunday afternoon I actually felt like I was back in Australia. It has been nice just relaxing for a couple days after always being "on the go" in Uganda. We're in the city today using the internet and doing a little sightseeing.