Nairobi arrival

Jambo from Nairobi where I arrived somewhat safely after another little fender bender yesterday. Driving in Africa is a bit of an adventure but I have been lucky to have been in no serious car accidents. I managed to do everything I needed to do on Friday night. The lights went out but only miraculously for 15 minutes before coming back on. The taxi driver arrived 10 minutes early the next morning and we were not harrassed at all en route. His daughter had died the day before so I really could not be mad that he was 45 minutes late picking me up. In fact, I wondered what the heck he was doing picking me up at all! The accident happened in Nairobi, close to Tumaini House where I am staying.

I walked to English mass today and as the service began I spotted the KSL interpreter so I went over after mass and introduced myself and got invited to the Deaf Christian Community prayer service afterwards. About 15 or so Deaf people met after mass to discuss the readings and to pray. Three interpreters join them. Apparently three other Catholic parishes have interpreted services so I may get to meet more deaf people here. I find KSL harder to understand than Burundi sign language.

Tomorrow I start work in the little trailer CAPI has. I also move to Pastor Bob's home where I will spend these last five weeks with his family. Stay tuned for the continuing adventures, Kenyan style.

I have added a photo of me in the traditional outfit Fabien bought me.

peace,

Suz