Have a Merry Christmas tomorrow! We are enjoying a bit less traditional one this year - especially weather-wise. It was about 80 again today and gorgeous. What I have noticed so much about Nairobi is all the flowers everywhere. There are flowers blooming in yards and along the streets all over the city. It's very tropical and green. Bougainvillea is in bloom year-round and in several stunning colors. Another colorful site are all the birds we are seeing. I haven't learned some of the names, but Kyle and Claire got great pictures this morning of 3 Crowned Cranes in Crum's acacia tree. Yes, Kyle and Claire were up BEFORE Pat and I this morning! Now that's a Christmas vacation miracle! haha
We enjoyed some Indian food for supper last night at a place called Diamond Plaza (DP). It was kind of like the Nairobi version of Colligny Plaza at Hilton Head Island. We ate outside and about 6 guys met us at a table when we walked up. They represented 6 different eateries in the mall area. Rachel and Josiah (mostly Rachel - we were so proud) took charge and started ordering for all of us. In about 3-4 minutes they were all gone then the food started showing up from all directions. We all ate and got full - even Kyle and Claire! So, no they are NOT starving to death here. =) Rachel had ordered dishes that were pretty mild and not so hot to eat, thankfully.
This morning, we went to the home of Augustine and Lista and their 2 daughters, Sylvia and Lona for lunch. Augustine has been the Crum's house helper for about 9 years and is a dear, wonderful man. They live in the Kangemi slum in a 3rd floor room about 12 x 12 feet, divided into 2 rooms. There were about 11 of us in the first room which is about 8 x 10 feet or so. Our lunch was delicious. Again, we were all full and enjoyed talking to Augustine and Lista and their family. The kitchen Lista made our meal in was probably about 4 x 4 feet. She made a brothy potato/meat stew that she served over rice. Bananas for dessert and then chai to top it all off. I took several pictures of very cute kids who were happy to smile for the camera!
Enjoy celebrating Jesus' birthday!!
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Good morning...Sounds like you are having a blast!!! I am soooo happy for you that you are able to take this trip. What a blessing. Enjoy yourselves and I will continue to follow you. Merry Christmas.
Love ya,Karen Mc Coy from TN
Hello again! Spoke to Julie D. yesterday and she asked me to pass along they are without internet (and were without power altogether for a day or so) due to the ice storm. I filled her in on your adventures so far. Their family wishes you a Merry Christmas as well!
glad you made it safely and are having a wonderful experience so far! merry christmas! love, the culvers
Merry Christmas to you also! Your updates are wonderful. If I can't be there at least I can imagine it through your writing. Give the Crums a big hug from all of the Bagleys. LOve and prayers, Mindy
So glad to hear wverything is going well. Our Rachel leaves the 26th to join the Noonburgs in Kenya. Everything is fine here at home and the girls are taking very good care of Reese and the other pets. Be safe and Merry Christmas.
Bernie & Connie
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