It’s late and I’m exhausted from traveling, spending today meeting new people and exploring my new home for the next 4 months. But it seems wise to take the time to recount the details while still fresh. I left Germany 2 days ago for probably one of the most exciting adventures of my life. I love traveling and Africa is a place I dreamed of coming ever since I was a little kid reading books on endangered species – cheetah being the biggest dream.
My flights were long but not unbearable. The readily available entertainment they offer truly helps with remaining sane. I flew out of Hamburg. They have these entertaining rather small boxes where loads of people stuff themselves inside to hel ease the nicotine cravings. Quite glad that’s not a habit of mine. I had a stopover in Dubai and arrived at 5 in the morining; in such a big international airport time doesn’t really exist. People are still drinking in bars, shopping, eating and also sleeping. I had a a lovely dish of vegetable biryani courtesy of my airline. I could not pass up Indian food for boring old breakfast. I wandered like a zombie and tried to stretch myself out in preparation for the next flight. Took some pictures of the interesting scenery inside the airport. 
Enjoyed the enormous diversity of peoples, clothing, and languages. Most people hate airports, but to me they are just a part of traveling to farther and more interesting locations. How could I hate them? Well except for their ecological burden.
My flight was delayed for an hour and I sat watching this drama unfold between these two adorable toddlers. The boy was full of energy and pursuing this bright young girl. She pushed him away and didn’t want to share her snack food. To which her mother replied she must share it and the boy took the whole bag and ran away. Much crying ensued.
The flight was shorter than the first, but no sleep was enjoyed. I luckily had a window seat and was able to watch with awe as we approached Kenya. Arriving was disorienting. It was good to have a car pick me up and a place set to stay. And here, just outside of Nairobi, I will stay for four months.
Usiku mwema
ecoforager 