Wednesday, January 19, 2011

First Day of School, and other misc. fun

Max in his uniform, Sam doesn't have to wear one. The school is called The Key Montessori
School. They require Max to go 5 days/wk. and Sam can do 3-5 days/wk. So far I am very happy with the school. The campus is very nice (Kenyan standards). There is a lot of outside space and the classrooms are big with a lot to do. the teachers are lovely and there are many people there helping out.
Max saw some Kenyan children walking to school by themselves and is desperate to do the same. He wants to take a Matatu to school. I admire the independence but it's not happenin.

This is at The Giraffe Center. There were about 6 giraffes that you could feed and pet. I have never been so close to animals as I have been here. 

This is at Mamba Village. Mamba is Swahili for crocodile. Our guide bravely?, got into the cage with a dozen large crocs and started poking them so we could see their teeth. 



boat ride at Paradise Lost, a picnic area, very beautiful

Max loved riding this horse, his first time! 

At Paradise Lost we were walking around looking at the cows and other farm animals roaming free. Then we just happened upon this camel, no cage. Max wanted to ride it but I am not sure about a camel's temperament so we just looked. You really never know what you will see here!!

This is at a kids restaurant, play area. A train, of course!





Now that the holidays are over, we have been meeting a lot of people. Our neighbors from Denmark are great and have a play structure in their yard that we can use. Our neighbors from Holland have just returned from the orphanage with their son, 31/2. They are also very nice. I am still trying to find a volunteer situation, it is not as easy as I thought it would be. I am hoping to plan a short trip to the coast or to one many of the other parts of Kenya that people keep telling us about. We are doing well! The kids are happy and seem to enjoy a more relaxed/independent lifestyle. Things are different here but not in a bad way, it just takes some getting use to.

MISS YOU ALL!! Reebcca

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