Day 4

OK, here is my first actual post that's actually happy and exciting and about my time in Kenya! So far, everything is absolutely wonderful. It is gorgeous here and the weather is perfect and everyone is amazing and getting along great. We have had four classes in the past two days, and although I'm still a little worried about the intensity/workload, they have all been really fascinating- the faculty are really smart and really passionate about what they do, which obviously makes the whole experience so much better. But so far we have just been hanging out a lot, playing a lot of card games, etc. There are a lot walks and runs on the trail that goes around the compound. And I know none of you will believe this, but I have been going to bed before ten, waking up before seven, running and taking freezing showers in the morning, and eating huge breakfasts!



So this afternoon we visited a Maasai boma (homestead)- not one set up for tourists- a real one. We were greeted by a song and dance by the mamas, which we joined in on. We then recipricated with our own song and dance, which is customary. We did the Maccarena (not my idea...) They mamas eventually started to pick it up, and seemed to enjoy it a lot. We then got to go into a house, then hung out with all the goats and children, which I loved of course. The mamas laid out some of their wares for us, mostly jewelry and fabric. I bought a really unique and pretty necklace. It was a really good time!



OK, now I'll get to what you guys really want to hear. So far I have seen...

- An antelope

- Baboons

- Vervet monkeys

- Lizards

- Lots of really cool birds, including 3 owls

- Goats, sheep, cows, donkeys, a few camels

- Dogs and a cat

- A bat

- A few crazy bugs (nothing too scary though and hardly any mosquitos!)

- Some really REALLY adorable children



I think we're going to Amboseli soon, so that will add elephants and probably a few others to the list!



I will try to put up some picutes soon, but the internet here might not be strong enough for that, so you may just have to wait til I get home...sorry!



Also I haven't been able to get to my e-mail, but I think I can fix that so I will let you all know if/when I do. In the meantime, facebook is the best way to contact me.

OK, that is all for tonight. I will post again in a few days!