Eli finally goot his new trunk.  It would have cost 900 bob (slang for shilling) at the Mzungu price but Heron got it for 450 ($5.60).  That’s a pretty cheap trunk.  Unfortunately it’s really noisy when they climb in it, it’s been relegated to their...

Same or Different?

Yesterday was the start of a new week here in Kenya. I decided that my mom’s picture of us camping indoors is a good visual of what is happening here. There are so many aspects of our current day to day living that are similiar to camping. And I am referring to...

Around the House

  Lucy in the beautiful evening sun.  No shoes (sorry grandma) but at least she has her purse.   Many things are very different.  This is our kitchen window.           Some things are still the same.  A good bath time is still as fun as ever.            This poor...