Thursday, June 17, 2010

In Kenya!

Hey everyone,

After some hectic/barfy (for some of us) travel, we made it. The Amsterdam airport was a bit disappointing, but the tile floor provided great comfort. We saw zebras on the way to Voi. We are checking out schools today. We spent about 2 hrs at the school we'll be teaching at (Bungule primary school). It's warm and the soda is refreshing. The children are absolutely wonderful--smiling and happy to see us. We have taken many pictures but we can't upload them just yet (until we have more than 30 minutes of internet). We are all alive, safe, fed, showered, and excited. Also tired from the sun.

From Madeline: Hey everyone! Thanks for reading this. I'm having a blast. The plane rides were ok and I didn't drug up as much as I normally do. Slept more than I normally do, which was great. I love you and miss all of you. Please please leave us a message or a comment. We need to hear from you so please please say SOMETHING. Ok, I love you all. xoxo

From Amy: Hello!!!! I am already sunburnt but loving every second of it!The view is beautiful and our banda (house) is wonderful. Semi-american toilets :) WE are all very happy and are having a blast meeting all of the people. Larry, I found a new schip-schwap: lemon bitter..... hahaha i love you and everyone else..please leave us messages, it might be a week before we can contact agin. love doves

17 comments:

  1. Yay, GREAT to hear from you all. Glad you're having a wonderful time, and the banda is good.

    How far away is Voi from where you're staying? How was the ride from Nairobi? How warm is it? What's a semi American toilet? All questions here apparently. Enjoy the kids!

    Love you Mad, and have fun Kenya 6!

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  2. It's great to hear you all made it safely (and I'm betting one of the "barfys" was my little Jules). We can't wait to see photos and hear more about your exciting times. Stay hydrated and don't pet anything that might bite too hard. Love you Julie and the rest of you have a wicked awsome time.

    Chris P.

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  3. Sounds very exciting!! Can't wait to see photos and hear more about some awesome adventures!! =)
    -Lauren

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  4. Yay! Glad you made it safely :)

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  5. looking forward to seeing africa thru the eyes of the kenya6

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  6. Heya Kenya6!

    First off, HOLY CRAP YOU'RE IN KENYA. You guys have spent a long time planning and working on this so congratulations for making it there :)

    K, so pretty much what ma and pa asked, plus what kinda soda is it? Orange? Cola? IMPORTANT DETAILS PEOPLE. :P How long till you start teaching? Also as much as you can I want to know what kind of wildlife you guys are seeing there.
    Mad - Miss ya lots and can't wait to hear what ur doin! Also I want a lion cub. Do your best to bring one home for me (tiger cub will do in pinch). Preferably one that sings about its future as royalty.

    Holy crap. Kenya.

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  7. Jesse,
    Thanks for the email - glad you made it - I'm anxoius to hear about the students and your assignment. Love hearing from you - howz the food? sleeping accommodations? still have the camera? Keep us posted s I'll be checking the blog frequently - as well as email. Zebras - cool!!! Bill ants to hear about the countryside, people, animals. etc.... (and you)

    love,
    mary-ellen & bill

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  8. Amy,

    So happy to hear you all made it there safely, cant wait to see pic and hear all about your trip. Wow what an adventure you all will have.

    Love you,

    Momma Patrick

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  9. Madeline- SOOOooooo good to hear from you! Farmers market is in full swing (bad season for berries tho, apparently) but not the same without you! But hey now- there are more details needed for those of us attempting to live vicariously through your adventures. It's all about the details, so don't hesitate to include the random trivial bits. For instance- what's up with this soda business? Is it different than American soda?

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  10. Hey mad - if you can check your facebook I need your help in resolving netflix issues.

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  11. Hello from New Zealand!

    Traveling is fun aye? I am so excited for you guys in Africa and I hope it is just amazing teaching the cute kiddies over there :0)

    Have tons of fun, take tons of pics, and let us know if you need anything.

    Sending airhugs and love over the seas,

    Michelle Skoda

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  12. Amus and friends!!! hope you are having a blast and staying cool! thinking about you everyday and wishing you the best time! we miss you soooo much already and can't wait to read more on your adventure!!! hugs!!! xoxo

    Jenny O.

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  13. Pa is trying to post, but we're having issues, so I'll post it.

    He's reading the Tarzan books in your honor.

    Love,
    Pa

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  14. hello Madeline and co.....you made it!! I am glad that you are all safe and looking forward to hearing more about your new adventures. Love you!! A-Pooh

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  15. amy, some great news, your mom has a job for thhe next school year,teaching in the resource room, at one of the belfair elementary schools. she's flying high.

    do you post just on the weekends?

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  16. Hey Amy, my mom is wondering what your eating? Beware she asks a lot of questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Maddog

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  17. Hi Amy and Friends,
    What are you teaching? How many students per classroom? What are the ages of the children? How long is the school day? What are you eating, and is the banda comfortable?
    Momma Linda

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