Hello from Kenya

I have safely arrived in Kenya. Everything is going well so far, and I just want to remind everyone that I am not getting internet access often, so as they say "no news is good news".

Training is great (there are 41 other volunteers in my training class). My small group for language is great, and I will talk more about them when I have the chance. Also, I have mutual friends with a few of the volunteers here (Jackie, you may have to visit Emily Baker while you're in Kenya).

In other news, my health and sanity are fine (at least they are at normal levels for me), so with that, I will sign off for now, and once I am more settled, expect a loooooong post.

Take Care!

Last Days in the USA

I've gotten several notes from people who are surprised that I'm not in Kenya yet. Actually, on Tuesday morning, I am going to Philadelphia for a quick orientation (I meet the other 45 volunteers or so who will be in my training class). Then, on Wednesday, I fly to Nairobi (7.5 hour flight to Amsterdam, 2.5 hour lay-over and 8 hour flight to Nairobi). I will spend one night in Nairobi and from there, I will travel about 7.5 hours to a town near Mt. Kilimanjaro for 8 weeks of training. Apparently, we'll be there during the rainy season :).

Anyway, it sounds like I won't be near a computer very much over the next two months, but I will do my best to put up interesting posts as the excitement gets under way!

Right now, I'm nearly packed, but I still need to buy a few essentials (e.g. duct tape and sandals) and compile my photo album.

cyotfs

P.S. I'm actually really sad that I didn't have any links to go with this post, so I will suggest some interesting videos and some fun videos.