the internet is scarce here in the Mara, so this will be a short update. I've been in kenya for three days now, and it has not let me down! since i have limited time, i'll tell you some of the highlights now and fill the rest in when i have a more stable, reliable source...
so far, i've been able to do the waterwalk with one of the mamas of the community. it was a very humbling experience, carrying 20L of water for 1km in the african sun. these women are the proudest, strongest people i have ever met!
this morning i was able to stop in at motony public school.. for those who don't know, this was the community where a school was built using the money that BMLSS fundraised during my last year there. it was suuuuuch an emotional, full-circle moment. i was very grateful to see it and be able to walk around the school grounds. As soon as i was off the grounds, i was out right bawling! to see all the work that was put into our fundraising standing, being used was something sooo unbelievable! as my facil Jill said, 'it's much more than just a classroom' which is very true. Wow, it is sooo unbelievable to be here, seeing familiar, smiling faces.
We've been helping to build the first girl's secondary school that free the children has here in kenya, we're currently working on the teachers accommodations and through the sweat, sun, and even rain - nothing has stopped us from doing as much as we can! it is very rewarding seeing the walls go up and getting your hands covered in cement - i've missed the feeling of dirty finger nails, unwashed hair, and dirt covered socks - this is my activism outfit!
it's chai time, until next time ....kwaheri (goodbye)
