Today was the day for church. And is it a DAY for church. My host family, Charles Mwiti and his wife Lucy, had a full beautiful breakfast for me. Fruit, yogurt, cereal, coffee, tea, milk, and so much more.
Then off to the church with Charles. He explained so much about Nairobi as we drove through the city. It is a beautiful city.
The church service was so interesting and so crazy. It was 3:30 hours. But so worth it. Pastor Charles preached. But there was so much music and half of it was in Swahili. Even in Swahili it was beautiful.
Every person that arrived at church came up to say "karribu", which means "welcome." We were all treated so well, as honored guests. We each had to get up during the service and say who we were and a bit about are few days in Kenya so far.
The music continued throughout the service with songs done with a full band and songs done with just a few voices. All were beautiful and very touching. And everyone danced in the pews.
After the service we went to the youth hall where we were served lunch. Rice and potatoes and a tortilla like bread called Chapo. It was all very good. BUT the fresh pineapple was amazing!!
After the meal every host family greeted every one of us to see how we slept, how was breakfast, and were we warm enough. It was 70 degrees and the Kenyans were chilly and we were all loving the weather.
After we left the church we went to the giraffe sanctuary on the edge of Nairobi. The giraffes were able to eat from our hands both from the ground level and an elevated deck that put us at giraffe eye level. The warthog that followed the giraffes around was funny. Once I have a real internet connection I will post pictures.
Tomorrow we leave for Meru and a whole new adventure.
Tony
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