Ammon:
We had to get up at 3AM to get to the airport for early check in for our 7AM flight to Kenya. The flight was VERY warm and packed. We were picked up by Fred and George (last name not Weasley) and they took us’ to see one of moms friends who runs Days For Girls for Kenya. Then went to the local mall to get groceries and came to our hotel (that had a kitchenette). Went to the hotel pool and the water was warm.
LaReita:
I was annoyed with the Kenya Airways counter agent (and myself) regarding the baggage. Lesson learned: if flying internationally, with multiple airlines, check ALL their rules regarding checked and carry-on luggage. Our carry-ons were weighed at the gate, and they told us they were too heavy to be carried on, so we were charged. The counter agent (when we first checked-in) did weigh our carry-ons and said, “don’t add anything else to them.” Vague. Ok. Now we found out why. I suppose airlines are more concerned with making money than customer service.
When we arrived in Kenya, I put on my momma bear voice and haggled with the border customs agent about the 2 suitcases of books we brought for our Literacy Centers. They wanted me to pay a tax on them, but they finally let me pass through without paying the tax. Dave said he enjoyed the show.
We went outside the airport and it felt … not humid! I had no idea it would be pleasant weather like this! George Ouma, our Literacy Director for Africa (&Kenya) met us and took us to our first stop. We drove about an hour in Nairobi to meet with Christine, who has been running Kenya’s Days For Girls (menstruation education and providing reusable pads). She and I met in 2017 when Becky Rogers (and family) moved to Ghana. Christine had come in 2017 to provide Becky support. Christine has an incredible story, has changed many people’s lives, and continues to do so again back in her home village.
We drove towards our hotel. Stopped at a mall in Westlands, Nairobi (more upscale-ish) at a grocery store. Got groceries for the 4 days we would be at our CySuites Apartment Hotel (with kitchenette).
Rooms were great for an African-based business! Reviews online were mixed, but I think it was because Europeans and Americans don’t quite understand what to expect when in Africa. 🙂