Hey All!
In just two days I fly to Kenya! Right now I am visiting friends outside of Philadelphia. Today I drive up into the Pocono Mountains for two nights at Kirkwood Camp. Kirkwood (the 288 acres of beautiful land and the people)has had a preeminent roll in my life. It's nice to know that my last days before leaving the US can be spent walking through familiar woods and having some solitary time in a special place.
My feet will touch Kenyan soil at 7:30am on Tuesday morning (thats 9:30pm on Monday in California) in Nairobi where I will be picked up someone from the Fadhili Community. My biggest anxiety know is not so much the travel its self, but the loneliness that I know will come during my first week or two in Kenya. Like a kid at sleep away camp I am sure homesickness will flood over me when it's time to close my eyes and call it a day. The thought that I wont know any one on the CONTINENT is overwhelming. I am however, very excited to experience a new culture, learn my new responsibilities, meet my host family and fellow volunteers, and get to work. Bring it ON!
I've been spending a lot of time recently thinking about all of those who contributed towards this trip. I was blown away with the support received and am so thankful and appreciative for those that helped me make this trip happen. Thank you again and I send big hugs. I will post my address here as soon as I find out what it is.
Farewell for now. Next time I updates I'll be in Africa!
Kuagana vizuri marafiki (farewell good friends),
Kris
PS- Big birthday wishes are being sent out to my lovely lady housemates Diana and Jehn! I miss you girls! :D
