Over the past few weeks I've been reading up a on Kenya and more specifically Nakuru and the Maasai culture, I'm feeling pretty comfortable with what I'm heading into. I have no problem with the fact, that the orphanage where I will be staying has no running water, the power comes from a generator and there is no flushing toilet. The people seem open, warm and welcoming, and whilst the traditions are a world away from New Zealand, I'm not there for a holiday, I'm there to work my butt off, anyway isn't that what living is all about? Stepping out of our comfort zone and becoming a better person for it.
YouTube has been a pretty useful resource, I've been finding some great clips that I found interesting, I'll share them now and again rather than boring you with the ins and outs of fundraising.
The first I will share made me laugh, it's of some guy making ugali, ugali it would seem is the staple food of most African nations. From what I've read Kenyans eat ugali with just about everything, it seems to be made from a ground corn flour mixed with water and cooked in a large pot. It becomes a sticky gluggy mixture that is either eaten on it's own or with stewed vegetables or meat. I'm sure it's not the most exciting dish I will ever eat, but of course I'll eat it. I've already been told in one of the emails I received, that as I'm staying at the orphanage, I will eat my meals with the children, it's safe to assume that ugali will be on the menu most days, (hmmm I do think I might be popping some of those small tins of tuna into pack)
bon appetit
Today was going to be a "low key no Kenya day" but still a few good results happened without really trying, I'll share these at a later date when I have a few more details.
It's great to know a good day can happen when you least expect it.
“Follow your passions, believe in karma, and you won't have to chase your dreams, they will come to you.”
― Randy Pausch
Asante
Jacq
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