After a long and busy summer I am finally ready to take my journey to Kenya. It has been such a long planning process. I started this journey in April and am finally going to be able to concentrate on my internship and cultural experiences rather than the stress of travel arrangements.Whew!
I took off from Minneapolis at 3:30 pm and arrived in Amsterdam at 6:30 am local (12:30 am).
Next, I depart Amsterdam at 10:30 local (4:30 am) and arrive in Nairobi at 7:30 pm local on Thursday (11:30 am).
Right now I am sitting in the Amsterdam Airport. I got through packing. I got through goodbyes (barely). I got through security. Now, I have one more 8 hour flight and then I am in Nairobi. I figured now was a good time to get my blog updated as I am not sure what my internet access will be like in the coming weeks. I am told it is extremely easy to find internet or buy cheap wireless modems so I don't expect to be disconnected for too long.
I am being welcomed in Nairobi by a UW-Madison graduate named Patrick. He works in Nairboi and is really good friends with Carolyn Edlebeck, my hometown friend working in Uganda right now. Patrick will be picking me up from the airport with Simon, the man who set up my homestay. Simon will be assisting me in arriving at my host family's home, as well as getting me to my internship the next day. I also have four other US friends waiting for my arrival and to show me around.
I am very fortunate to be encountering that "small world" people often refer to. So if you are reading this and worry about my safety or support - do not fret! I have plenty of familiar people ready to show me the ropes and lots of energy for getting to know my host family and coworkers.
That is all for now as I want to go stretch my legs before I board the 8 hour flight. Fingers crossed for safe travels and accompanying luggage :)
Here goes...
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