Hakuna Matata

I am officially one week old in Africa. I have had an amazing time so far. I went to a Kenyan funeral and it was incredible. It was a huge celebration. It was on a mountaintop and there were over a thousand witnesses there. I think I was the only muzungu(white person) in a 50 mile radius it seemed like. There was a town choir with dancing and great rejoicing for the life of this 97 year old woman who has passed. On my way to the event I was able to see my first wild giraffes grazing in fields next to the highway. I was very excited. I have had so much great fresh fruit and vegetables. My sleep schedule is just now starting to regulate I think. I am so very glad that I am able to be a part of this program with this group of people. We have had a lot of good laughs, and it will be difficult for us when we must split to our individual assignments after the orientation period. The people of Kenya could use a lot of prayers right now. The drought has affected everyone here badly. Much of the power supply comes from hydroelectricity, and with out the hydro they have no electricity, so Nairobi is having to ration electricity amoung other things. So most houses have their power cut from 6 to 6 three days a week. Many animals are also dying due to the lack of water. I will try to post pictures and video as soon as I figure out the best way to do that. Peace and Love