10 People and a Goat.

So I just came into town in a car full of ten people and one goat. 3 Americans, 7 Kenyans including a baby without a car seat and an old Maasi Chief dressed in full traditional clothing. And then there was the goat, tied up on its way to become dinner. I'm going to be really uncomfortable if we have a bag of meat in the car on the way home...

So today the girls went home. It was really sad, they were all crying. I will see them for a few days when they get back before I head back to the US. In the mean time, I am going to try to get into a clinic or the red cross to help out a bit. The 24-30 we are going on safari, but I'm pretty free until then. Ideally I would get into the Nanyuki Children's Home, but I'm not sure what there feelings are about white people coming to hang out.

The past few days have been fun. Wednesday was the last day of exams for the girls. Thursday I taught a big first aid class, we reviewed CPR and I let them listen to their hearts and lungs with my stethoscope. Some girls even tried taking my blood pressure, my arms were pretty sore after 15 girls squeezed them with a blood pressure cuff.

Thursday night we had a bon fire which was really fun. They sang and we played games, I have tons of pictures and videos but it is nearly impossible to upload them on dial up connection. I will keep trying. 

Friday the girls just hung out, and I was able to hand out all of the donated clothes. They were so happy!! (Thanks Suzanne!) Last night we watched Harry Potter 2, and had a little dance party. I woke up early this morning to say goodbye to the girls, and now here I am. Tonight the staff and volunteers are going to dinner and dancing, we will see how that goes!

The girls don't come back until my birthday (September 2nd). Expect lots of posts about the locals and animals until then. I'll work on getting some pictures up!