Kenya 2011

Jambo from the lovely archipelago of Lamu. The group enjoyed two sailing excursions on the traditional wood boat called the Dhow. We swam, sunbathed and dined on fresh fish on the first day of Ramadhan while our muslim guides had to fast all day. A bright orange sunset lit up our night as the sun […]

Hope everyone is doing well. We left the community just this morning feeling a mix of sadness because we left our Kenyan families behind and excitement because our final travel is just starting. The classroom we helped build looks great. It is all finished and painted, and it will be all furnished with desks and

The group is wrapping up their time in the community. They are feeling really proud of the incredible work they completed in the village. The classroom is finished complete with a world mural map painted on one of the walls. (We hope to get photos tomorrow!) The group was also able to contribute funding for

Our arrival at the homestay was a memorable experience. We were welcomed by dozens of children and community leaders singing, dancing, and playing drums as they followed our bus. Then the community started the arrival ceremony which was filled with speeches and dances. It all ended with a great lunch during which we met our

We have been in Kenya for a week, but we have already been able to experience and see a lot. After the arrival in Nairobi after a long flight, we got to Karen Guesthouse, and we were welcomed with snacks and hot tea. On that first night, we focused on getting some rest, and the