We Have Arrived




After a very smooth 18 hour flight with a 2.5 hour layover in Amsterdam, Kara and I arrived at the Kilmanjaro Airport where we met 13 other CCS members. The airport was very different to say the least, but passing through customs was easier than expected and thankfully there were 3 men from CCS waiting to help us with our luggage. Since each one of my bags weighed 65 lbs, I was especially thankful.

The drive to the house was interesting. We piled into the van and began our hour drive. The cars drive on the left side and the winding road was an optical illusion which made it look like the oncoming trucks were going to hit us. The only main road is about the width of one of our side streets, and it runs all the way from Cairo to Cape Town (North to South Africa).

The homebase is great. My roomates (Kara, Gabby, and Michelle) are great and the food is wonderful. So far we have walked a little around the town, but have mostly just spent time talking with the other volunteers. I am soo looking forward to this placement, and being able to share it with such wonderful people. The people have been so welcoming and all of the children have been running up to us. One even gave me a "pounds" ( touching fists).

Tomorrow we have orientation, then Tuesday is a holiday called Nane Nane (Farmer's Day). Our placements begin Wednesday, and from what I hear, I'm going to have to be very assertive to make things happen. For those of you who know me... this shouldn't be a problem.

I'll write again soon. Thanks for reading.

Kwaheri (goodbye for now)

I have pictures, but can't post them now... I found a way to do it later though:)