Saturday 1 September 2012

Things We're Going To Miss


  • Emmanuel's random stories
  • The sun (Hannah).
  • Our friends at the market.
  • The evening dance offs between Peace and Emmanuel.
  • Torrential rain/proper thunderstorms.
  • Ariel's American-ness.
  • Cheap price of everything!
  • Friendly nature of Kenya.
  • The choice at breakfast.
  • The relaxed approach to life here (Grace).
  • The matatu and tuk-tuk rides.
  • Being the mzungu minority.
  • The hot chocolate.
  • Fred (sometimes).
  • Hugs with Peace and Emmanuel.
  • All the children at The Walk Centre.

Things We're Looking Forward To


  • Not having dust constantly in our nose or throat or skin.
  • Seeing our parents.
  • Giving our gifts on return (we've done a particularly good job at choosing them).
  • Comfortable sofas.
  • Seeing my dog! (Grace)
  • Diving (Hannah).
  • Trashy TV (no religious channels).
  • Various food items.
  • Not being woken by a matatu horn.
  • Having a working toilet.
  • Not having to avoid/catch cockroaches.
  • Going back to school.
  • Being able to change the temperature of the shower.
  • No power cuts.
  • Apples!
  • Easy internet access, all day long.
  • Not having unidentified puddles in the bathroom.