Monday was a long tiring day. We were up early as we had to pack, have breakfast and pay the bill, all before 8. We managed it and the driver arrived soon after. We are going back to Nairobi but it is not a straightforward trip, first we have to call in at the Principals village. This is only the way technically, all though does need a detour down unmade roads and dirt tracks. We arrive there around 930 and have a walk round his village, visit the school and meet his family. There is the customarily bread and tea before we leave.
We then retraced our route back to the main road and onwards towards Nairobi. It is a three hour drive. Linda stops to buy some more fabric and wooden animals. Chris, our driver, has invited us for a late lunch at his house on route, his wife Anne had made a lovely carrot soup. We are staying at a different hotel in Karen, The Marguerite Hotel. It was 4pm by the time we arrived so we found our room and settled in.
On Tuesday Linda went to the Giraffe centre to see some giraffes, evidently one head butted her as she had no feed for him, poor giraffe had a headache for the rest of the day... We were meeting our friends James and Grace for dinner at Java House in Karen, which was not that far from the hotel, only four miles perfect running distance. So while Linda was fighting giraffes I ran down to meet them. It was hot running as the temperature was around 80 degrees and even the wind was warm.
I arrived first and settled down with a cappuchino and waited for the others. James and Grace were delayed due to traffic, I did explain one advantage of running is no traffic jams, but they live the other side of Nairobi so may have been too far. We enjoyed a chat over dinner and caught up with each other's lives.
In the afternoon we went back to the hotel to sit in the sun and Linda went for a swim in the pool. I prepared my sermons for Good Friday and Easter Sunday on Hebrews 10.
Wednesday was our last day here, so Linda went to see the elephants and the bead factory. I decided to do a tour of the area, by running. I did stop for a coffee on route and then tried to meet the driver, but he wasn't sure where I was. I did about 9 miles in the end, the first 6 were OK, but then the midday sun came up and it was very hot, mid 80's and it became impossible to run so I had to do some walking to reduce my core temperature. I eventually found Linda and we went for a nice coffee and some needed water.
After this it was back to the hotel and sort out our things, before packing our bags and getting ready to go to the airport. We are now down to three suitcases. Another interesting and successful trip.
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Water, water everywhere, apart from at the hotel! On Monday we arrived at the Tea Hotel around mid afternoon after a long drive. We checked in and started unpacking and then went to wash our hands and found there was no water. Linda went down to reception and they said the pump wasn't working, but did not tell us that when checking us in. We have buckets of water which is not much help for a shower.
We finished unpacking our bags and then went for a walk around town and dropped the photocopying off. We then went to the Sunshine Hotel for a drink as it was very hot, their service was terrible. It took ages to get a drink and then even longer to pay. In the evening I was working planning the course content for the next two days.
Fortunately on Tuesday the water was back on in the morning, although the hotel was flooded in some areas as they had left taps on. I was teaching leadership to the 'in service' students and there were about 20. They seemed much quieter than the normal students. Linda went off to visit the Kericho's women prison around midday with Pastor Chumo. She was teaching them how to do French knitting using wool and a cardboard template. She was gone all afternoon and as she had forgotten her running kit was unable to join in the SRC run.
The new class were encouraged to join in, some of the women did and we all did a 2 mile run, up and down some hills. There was a lot of stopping and starting for some of them. I had a race with some kids who were hanging around. The principal has improved he didn't need a lift back this week.
On Wednesday I taught the second part of the leadership course and it ran to 4pm. They seemed to enjoy it and the group work provided some thoughtful answers. Linda went to the prison again and taught 15 prisoners craft for a couple of hours. Everyone was pleased to see her. She was able to give the prisoners nappies, knitted baby clothes, knitted blankets, paints, felt tip pens, knitted puppets, pencils, colouring books, and knitting wool. She also gave them some knitting needles and scissors but for some reason they were not allowed them in their rooms! She also gave them quite a few knitting patterns, so another empty case!
Linda actually went running when she got back to college. Only a few people ran as they are doing preparation for graduation and there are chores to be done. So we arrived back at the hotel nice and sweaty and guess what - no water, back to washing from buckets. Funnily enough the manager is not here and can't be contacted when I want to speak to him about it.
Thursday was an eventful day. We arrived back at the hotel after a hot journey needing a shower, to be told that there was no water, it wasn't working again. We had enough and so told them that we would be checking out and finding another hotel. Although the room is nice, they are not very efficient and the price is twice anywhere else in Kericho and if we can't shower then it's pointless staying there. We had to ring the driver to come and pick us up and take us to the next hotel. Their excuse is the pump is broken, it's amazing that it breaks down every afternoon but conveniently is always mended by the morning. I think they turn the water off to conserve it and just lie to customers.
Last week when all the politicians and election officials were staying then it worked every day - strange that!!
We are now at the Ivy Inn B&B which has proper wi-fi, staff that make sure you are happy and hot water. The electricity did go off, but they have a generator that comes on, just outside our room unfortunately, but the power cut only lasts an hour. There is hot water and a shower - no more washing with buckets.
It had been a busy day. In the morning we had gone back to Ringa to visit Samuel. We arrived just after 10 and he had some food for us, mandazi (Kenyan donuts) and tea. We had a chat about various things. The church runs a nursery school at the property and there were about 30 kids there. Linda caused havoc by giving them some balls and puppets. She also provided the teachers with some Lego. All the kids wanted to shake our hands and have their photos taken.
Samuel then said dinner was ready, more food, it was very nice but after the mandazi I was already full. However, I manage to eat a bit.
Our next stop was to visit Stanley about 90 minutes drive on very bumpy roads. We were running on African time by now. We arrived just after 2 and he was pleased to see us. He is building an new house (next to his old one) and I was the one selected to cut the official tape and conducted the opening ceremony. Linda recorded this prestigious event on her camera.
Stanley also had some food for us, which we just about managed to eat. We caught on what was happening in his life, his wife, two kids, the shop and the crop rotation on the estate. He is working as a lay pastor at the local church and seems to be working hard in the local community. He wife is working in Nakuru at a Tea factory and live there with the children. His mum, sisters and sister-in-laws all seem to be looking after him. His mum remembered Linda and was excited to see her.
After this visit we came back to Kericho and the no water fiasco.
'Elf and safety' does not apply in Kenya as we found out at the Graduation Banquet on Friday. The students light a candle which they then put on the wooden floor to burn. I wasn't sure whether the water we were given was to drink or put out the inevitable fire! Fortunately none of the candles caught fire, although the principal did wave his hands quickly at one stage to indicate a candle that had melted and needed extinguishing. The student was either engrossed in the program or asleep!
The Banquet was meant to start at 11, but when we arrived just before it was time for tea. After tea we sat around for a while and it started about 1130. There was some singing and the the speeches. They do not know how to keep time and the speeches go on for ever, repeating themselves time and time again, student representatives, teachers, principal. I was the quickest, said a few words and sat down, Linda was slightly longer.. Although they must have been impressed with her bible reading and few words as she has now been invited to preach at a local church on her next visit.
The main speaker was slightly later, well only an hour and a half, but I suppose in Kenya he thought he was early. An advantage I suppose he missed most of the speeches. He then preached for 45 minutes and was reasonably interesting, although he alternated between English and Kalenjin which made it difficult to follow. After this there was some certificates to give out and then dinner, it was now about 3pm and we were hungry.
On the way back to the hotel we stopped to see the Mutai family, friends we have known for several years. We had not seen them for a few years so it was good to catch up with what they and their family are doing.
It was back to the hotel for a rest. Nice and sunny today so we can sit on our balcony and enjoy the warmth whilst reading our books.
Saturday was meant to be a restful day, but then the Principal changed the rehearsal time to 9am which meant getting up early again. Linda stayed behind and visited her friends who sell ornaments outside the Tea Hotel. She likes to have a chat with them and catch up on all the gossip. The rehearsal went well, although some of the staff didn't understand English time and turned up on African time when it was all over!
In the afternoon it was a meeting of the Sitotwet alumni and I was invited along. I have given them some ideas around improving the image of the college and these were discussed. I was appointed as Patron of the association and was thanked for my assistance.
Sunday graduation ceremony and another early start as we needed to be at the college for just after 0830. The graduation parade was meant to start at 0930 but it was nearer 10 before we started. Even then some of the choirs had not arrived so the program was moved around. I was the main speaker so preached on Hebrews 12 v 1-3 and running the race with our eyes focused on Jesus. There were other local leaders there so they of course had to give their speeches and none were short. The event lasted about 4 hours and then the graduates were given their certificates. David Bailey was in her element taking lots of photos, telling the students how to dress, where to stand and smile.
Lunch was provided and was rice with some sort of meat, not sure what it was, but Linda didn't like the look of it, so just put marmite on her rice. The students who had graduated were with church members and in different groups all scattered around. We had to visit each group to say hello, give a little speech and shake hands. Everyone there must have shook my hand, it was hard work. I am not sure I could do this full time opening houses, being a patron, watching events and shaking hands, it's very tiring, not sure how 'Her majesty' copes.
Linda had wandered off chatting to people, scaring babies who screamed when she held them and helping the man with the photo booth get custom. Everyone wanted a photo with the Mazungu.
We finally left about 4 and went back to the hotel for a rest. The mission is nearly over, back to Nairobi tomorrow and a few days rest before we get the plane home.
On Monday I turned up at the college to teach Christian leadership. I had about 25 students. It started about at 0830 although a few were late and I taught all morning, I also had to preach in the chapel service. Tea is at 1030 and I provided the biscuits. Lunch was at 1pm and it is rice and beans, its the same food everyday although occasionally you do get some meat. Due to the senator election, people had to return to their own villages to vote. There was no classes in the afternoon, although they could be an excuse to avoid the running lesson. At the start of the course we did hopes and fears. They had the normal concerns like exams but they were also worried about running.
I used different teaching methods ranging from front loading , YouTube videos to group work. I like to get them to working in groups so that everyone has the opportunity to participate including the women. I probably have more women on the course than I do men. In group work we looked at good and bad leaders and how our background and tribal afflictions can affect our perception of their status. This was the same process I ran with the pastors over the weekend. It was interesting that the weekends 'good Kenyan' leaders were seen as 'bad Kenyan' leaders by the students and vice versa. However, both are from different tribes and this definitely influenced their judgements. So I learnt something from this process.
As college finished early I returned to the hotel and did some preparation before going for a run round the grounds. I was doing some sprints followed by recovery. The loop included running past some children and every time I went round they said "how are you", I either looked bad or it's the only English they know.
On Tuesday afternoon I launched the Sitotwet Running Club and Linda had cut out letters and put them on white vests, looked rather good. I even got the principal to join in. We did a few warm up exercises, then a short run, followed by hill repeats. We had to run past the school and children thought it was hilarious these Kenyans being coached by a mazungu. Both the men and the women joined in.
On Tuesday over lunch we were discussing the cost of a dowry. In this area it is between 4 to 6 cows the man has to pay (up front) but in Nairobi area it is 99 goats. We are doing negotiation skills later in the week, so I told them to make sure they listen as with some good negotiation they could reduce the numbers of cows needed. They asked how many cows I paid for Linda and were amazed she came free! Although I did get offered 3 camels for her in Tunisia once!
The weather is still warm here, but not as hot as when I was the other side of the hills so it is more comfortable to teach in. There have been a few thunderstorms and heavy rain. This seems to effect the electricity for some reason which means more work on the blackboard as I can't use my projector.
Wednesday was a very wet day in Sitotwet. I think the lecturers or students had been praying for rain so they didn't have to run in the afternoon, as it really started hammering home it down around 2pm. There was also no electricity which made the chapel very dark indeed. We covered a lot of ground today and had some good inputs. I set them some homework, but they don't appear to have understood it fully so I will re-explain it tomorrow and then they can do it again. It was just to set a simple action plan to develop themselves, they knew what they wanted to develop but didn't put it in the SMART format - fail!
It was just rice and beans for dinner today, no meat. Linda will be happy with this when she arrives, although she will want to add some marmite to give a bit of taste to it.
I spent the evening reading the students work and writing the exams for Friday morning. I did FaceTime with Linda and Mara but it was difficult as the wi-if is very slow (like everything) at the hotel. I stayed up late (as we are three hours ahead here) to watch the Chelsea game and then wished I hadn't bothered. Their defending was terrible.
Thursday was another busy day. There was a lot of material to get through to finish the inputs on leadership. I also had to repeat the input on action plans as it was evident from their homework that none of them had understood the input for which I am responsible. This time I used about 7 examples to illustrate the SMART process and they seemed to understand it better, I will find out when I review their re-submissions. I split the day into two, the morning was on using and developing their leadership skills based on biblical principles. They then had to use to that information to complete a leadership task, which identified the type of leader they are. I then used this information to split them into three groups for Friday's exam. This should mean the each group has a wide spread of talents.
In the afternoon we looked at vision, mission, values, SWOT and gap analysis and goals. Although the teaching is in English not all fully understand my English and therefore sometimes it is difficult getting across these technical points. I will find out in the exam on Friday how successful I have been. However, the students are always enthusiastic.
The students had not been praying hard enough for rain today as it was sunny this gave us the opportunity for the second outing of the Sitotwet Running Club. This time it was more exercise based introducing them to the joys of jumping jacks, burpees, squats, lunges and my favourite planks! After this we did some interval training, although trying to get them to run in turn was difficult as they all ran off together. However, they all (seemed) to enjoy the 30 minute program.
It was then time for afternoon tea and following this I decided to go for a run round the country roads. There is no traffic apart from motorcycles and my driver following in the car, making sure that I am safe. The only problem was that it was downhill out which was nice, but it also meant it was uphill on the way back. I ran past a school and all the kids shouted and started running to the other side of the school following me, waving as I went past. The same happened as I came back, although as it was up hill I was slightly slower. As I went round the corner three little children with no shoes on ran with me, or rather ran past me as they were slightly faster.. I ran back to the college and completed a 5k trip. It appears later that evening a tractor crashed into the school building, it's brakes failed but no one was hurt. The dangers of running in Kenya runaway tractors!
In the evening I marked their action plans and they had all got the concept, although a couple were similar to ones I had written. I did watch some football, but only the first half. I may have watched more but the hotel decided to turn the system off so all I got was a blank screen.
Friday was exam day. I had written some leadership scenario questions and the group had one hour to prepare before doing a 20 minute presentation. The only rule was everyone in the group male and female had to present. I had done some washing overnight and it hadn't quite dried so I went and hung it out on the college washing line. It's a nice day so should dry by the time I leave.
The presentations went well, they came up with some great ideas, obviously had understood my teaching. I was well pleased. They handed in their second piece of homework a journal of what they had learnt everyday and how this affected their leadership style. So, I am going to be busy marking over the weekend.
I collected my dry washing and had a chat with the principal. Around 1130 I left college as I was returning to Nairobi to await Linda's arrival. We had a couple of spare seats in the vehicle and a couple of people I know wanted a lift so I was happy to oblige. The road was busy and it took about 4 hours to get back to Nairobi. We did stop for potatoes and veg on the way back, my driver Chris was under orders to get some as they are cheaper in the Rift Valley than in town.
We dropped them off at his house and for were invited in. His nice wife had prepared some rice and vegetables which was very nice. As it was rush hour it took about an hour to get the hotel, The Stanley where I was able to check in. I don't have much luggage as I left it all the the Tea Hotel as I will be back there next week.
After checking in, I went for a walk and visited Java House for a nice cappuccino - well deserved! I then had a FaceTime with Linda and checked she had checked in ok, had everything she needed. She then wanted to print a photo so I was talking her through it over FaceTime and it worked. It is still hot in Nairobi and after being in the countryside slightly claustrophobic. In Kericho there are very few white people, but there are a lot, most staying at this hotel or the Hilton. You can walk around the streets surrounding the hotel and they are crowded, so there will be no running for a couple of days.
Saturday was a more relaxing day. I was up early and went to get my paper to read over breakfast. They have a metal detector and scanner on the entrance to the hotel so they check you every time you come in, even if you have just walked 200 yards to get a paper!
After breakfast I tidied my room as Linda is arriving and it needs to be neat! I then sat by the pool writing my sermon for Sunday based on Exodus 4 God's question to Moses 'what have you got in your hand'. I did have a chat with Linda via FaceTime as she was sitting in the BA business lounge.
Around 1pm my friend James turned up with his wife Grace and their grandson Jayden. We went out for dinner and a chat to catch up. After this I returned to the hotel to do some reading. I did have a session in the gym to work off my dinner.
The driver picked me up at 830pm and we went to the airport to wait for Linda. She eventually arrived, they had checked her suitcase in customs, but only the one with her clothes in, they were not interested in the others which had the gifts for children's homes, prison and churches. We then came back to the hotel.
Sunday was another busy day, we were up early for breakfast and Chris our driver was picking us up at 930am to go to the GSU HQ Police chapel in Nairobi. It was about a 20 minute drive.
We arrived and went through the various checkpoints and then to the chapel. It was good to see our friend Bishop Tunayo and his wife Alice. We had tea before the service and then into church. The service lasts over three hours, with the Sunday school singing and the choir. Linda had a speaking part and then I preached for around 40 minutes.
It finished around 1pm and lunch was provided rice and meat in a sauce. After all that preaching in the heat, it was needed. We chatted with our friends and were able to give Alice a suitcase full of clothes, pens and other things for her work with the children in Northern Kenya. So far we have deposited two out of four cases only two more to go!
In the evening we rested, although Linda went swimming and I did a nice work out in the gym.
The photos have been updated here.
Linda and Mara dropped me off at the Travelodge on Tuesday evening. I had three cases plus two hand luggage items, it was going to be interesting in the morning getting all that's on the Hoppa bus. However, at 6am on Wednesday morning I was waiting for the bus and got all the luggage on and then when I arrived at terminal 3 I could use a trolley. I was too early to check in as BA had an IT problem and couldn't check people in more that 3 hours in advance. It seems pointless telling people to get to the airport early and then you just wait around. Just before 6.30am I was able to check in, fortunately as I am going out business class, thanks to my air miles, I can take three pieces of luggage up to 32kg, all mine were over 30kg. Linda has the lighter bags (hopefully! - although according to the Dept of Education latest missive I shouldn't use ! after hopefully!)
Once I checked in, I floated through fast track security, after undressing of course, shoes, belt, coat.... And then to the business lounge for some breakfast. The flight boarded on time, then someone had to be ejected, not sure why, maybe wrong name, wrong papers, but they allowed him to use his mobile phone whilst being ejected. They then had to check all the hand luggage belonged to somebody and of course some numpty did not listen to the announcement, so we played the game of whose is this bag, the numpty then puts their hand up and says it's mine why? This all happens in economy of course, we are just sitting back and enjoying the champagne in business class, or water in my case.
The flight was just under 9 hours, slightly bumpy over North Africa. Once landed it was through immigration and wait for the bags. They were pretty quick and for a change mine came out amongst the first batch. I then had to load up the trolley and speak to the customs officer. He did ask about three bags and I explained they were items for churches and he was happy with that. Fortunately, he didn't want to look inside as I am not sure if I took everything out, I would get it back in again.
Chris the driver was waiting for me and took me to The Stanley in Nairobi. There was an accident on the main road so we were delayed. They appear to have ANPR cameras now, which record the index plates (or so I was told), shame they don't record the driving as the standard seems to be decreasing. I booked in at The Stanley and had a room on the third floor.
On Thursday I was up early and had breakfast. It is probably the last normal food for a few days. I was so busy I did not have time to visit the Kenyan equivalent of Starbucks - Java House. The first job was to get some SIM cards for the phone and IPad. I went to the normal shop, they didn't do them know you had to go the Safaricom office. I went there and was told to stand in one queue, then when I was reaching the front, I was told to go to another queue. Finally, I reached the right desk and managed to obtain the SIM cards, it was not straight forward, as though she could give me the card, it was too big for the Iphone so she had to go to another office for them to cut it up, there must have been a queue to use the scissors as it took ages. Last time I did it in the hotel room in 2 minutes.
Next on the list was a kettle, mozzie killer and some food for the journey. I found a shop that did all three and they had a kettle. The very helpful shop assistant wouldn't sell it to me till he had demonstrated it worked. So he got some water and put it in the kettle and boiled it, yes the kettle worked. After emptying out the water he gave me the wet kettle in the box.
After a few other jobs I went back to the hotel. The IT system was down so the room cards wouldn't open the room. I had to wait for a member of staff to come to the rooms and open it for me. I then repacked my main case and checked out and met the driver.
We finally left about 1130am and bought some petrol and then it was on our way. We stopped at Naivasha for a coffee, as I was getting withdraw symptoms by now. The coffee shop at the service station used to be a little shack, but it now looked like a proper shop with the right equipment. The cappuccino was great. We arrived at Kericho around 3.30pm and I checked in at the Tea Hotel. It's quite expensive but the only place available as our normal place has changed hands. I was given the Kericho suite, which is a large room. The good news (for Linda) is that it has HOT water, unlikely our previous stays here. The assistant explained that I switched on the cold water tap if I wanted hot water, never would have thought of that (although I have since found if you switch on the hot tap - the water also come out hot, in fact much hotter than if you use the cold tape). One of the lights does not work and most of the sockets are not connected. The wi-if only works in one room downstairs and they market themselves as the best hotel in Kericho.
I needed to iron my shirts so I asked at reception for an iron. They looked at me blankly, what would I need an iron for? I explained that I wanted to iron some shirts. They said the laundry was open in the morning, this was not much help as I needed to wear the shirt in the morning. I explained I was well trained by my wife and knew how to use an iron, if they could provide one. They would see what they could do.
There is a local election for a senator going on this weekend, so a lot of rallies, speeches, people and noise. According to the newspaper there have been a few problems but apart from not being able to sleep from the noise, I haven't seen any riots. The competition is between the Jubilee and KANU parties. There was a news crew outside the hotel and I thought they might have come to interview me, but no it was for some local politician.
I went out for a run and found a nice hill to run up and down several times and covered around 5k. It is very hot here mid 80's and humid. It is also difficult to run at this altitude as we are 7000 feet above sea level, but I managed it.
In the evening the iron appeared and the man was very concerned about what time I would have finished with it as he would need to collect it. It was a very basic old fashioned iron, I think my grandmother had a similar one, so I am not sure what he thought I was going to do with it. However, he did not provide an ironing board, although to be fair I didn't ask for one, so I used a table and managed to iron my four shirts to a reasonable standard.
On Friday I was up early for breakfast and then left for Bware church, which is near Ringa, about 90 minutes in the car. It is the other side of the mountain and was an interesting journey. We arrived about 10am for the conference and Samuel was there. This is Kenya so even though we were going to start at 10 no-one had turned up so we just sat and waited. Samuel's wife had gone to the market and left her mobile phone behind (reminds me of someone else who has a habit of doing that). As there were no women there was no tea or anything.
We started the seminars just after 11am as people had turned up. I had about 15 and we worked our way through Christian Leadership, listening to some clips, some front loading and group work. Dinner was delayed as Samuel's wife was still at the market and we worked through till about 3pm when dinner was served. I was starving so enjoyed the rice, meats and vegetables, I was even given half a fish.
After this Samuel wanted me to visit another college on the way back, it's not far he said and it's on the way back. It was far and it wasn't really on the way back unless you followed a diversion. However, we visit the college had a quick look round and said hello to everyone. The Principal has been at Sitotwet several years ago, but I didn't remember him. I have been going to Sitotwet for 10 years, how time flies.
I eventually got back to the Hotel and was exhausted. The weather is so hot and humid, it was hard work teaching. The church had a tin roof and this made it hotter I think.
On Saturday I was back to Bware AIC for day 2 of the seminar. The ladies were there so it was better organised, tea on arrival with dinner at 1 (ish). There was about 25 people there and we had a good time developing our knowledge about Christian Leadership. Samuel is the chairman of the local group of inter-denominational church pastors, so we had leaders from different backgrounds and denominations. On the way back Samuel wanted us to go to his village, it was slightly on the way back with a detour on an unmade road of about 45 minutes, but we saw his house, met his dad and then made our way home. It was a long day as it was dark when we got back to Kericho, another hot day. It was great meeting some other students like Peter who I had taught at Sitotwet and I made some new friends. Everyone wants you to visit their church on a Sunday, but they all hold services at the same time.
It is really encouraging to see Peter and Samuel putting into action the teaching Linda and I have given over the years, to see the fruits of our labour.
On Sunday I was preaching at AIC Bware, but all the five local AIC churches were there as it was a joint service and so the church was full. It was a great time of worship with all taking part, each church presenting and then I preached on the Good Samaritan. We were all fed again, the ladies do an excellent job, especially on the cooking facilities they have. The children seemed to be attentive and we phoned Linda to say hello during the service.
It was still around 80 degrees today, although slightly cooler than previous days, but still hot in my suit. We left around 2pm and so we're back in daylight in Kericho. I sat in my room to read the paper and was so tired I fell asleep. I dozed for about an hour and then decided to go for a run, It was still warm but I ran out of town, not too far as it can be dangerous, not just from the trucks. I managed 5 miles. The kids were waving at me, shouting Mazungu (white man) and laughing, most Kenyans just looked in amazement at this man running through town in the heat.
The evening was spent reading and preparing for Sitotwet tomorrow. I eat in the restaurant at the hotel, but although they have a menu it's easier to ask what they have as every time I ask for something on the menu they don't have it!
You can see some photos here.
