So it has been a while since I have been able to get internet. Let's rewind...
So last Thursday I was planning on going horse back riding at Mount Kenya Safari Club. Pretty much everything that could have gone wrong did! The car over heated, we were running late, and when we got there they didn't have our reservation! So much for that!
Friday we went to a restaurant for lunch - Trout Tree. Basically it is what it sounds like! It is set in a giant tree and all they serve is trout! They have pools full of fish that you look over, and they basically take the fish out and cook it right there. Not sure how I felt about that :)
After lunch we went to the equator! There are a bunch of shops there to buy souvenirs. It is TERRIFYING! Imagine the ladies selling bags in China town except WAY more pushy. And they yell at you. So I spent too much money and came close to having a panic attack, they don't quite understand personal space! When we got back to campus I hung out with the girls during their game night. They were dancing and singing and really enjoying themselves. I decided to go home and read before bed, ad it was a good thing I did! When I walked in the door I smelt something funny. I thought "maybe they are burning garbage?" But I looked up and saw that my curtains were on fire! They were leaning against a light bulb when the electricity went on, and they were ON FIRE! I pulled them down and jumped on top of them to put out the fire. I didn't have any water to throw on it! Thank God I got there when I did, a few more minutes and my roof (made entirely out of dried twigs) would have burst into flames. Very lucky! There are no firemen here to come help out.
So I spent the weekend at Jenni and Jasons, my house smelled like burnt plastic! Pretty much just relaxed and read Twilight. This is the girls last week of finals, and I will be teaching First Aid every night. They are excited! These girls are amazing, they read the whole CPR book I gave them and they ask questions every day! Besides teaching the classes, I have been working hard in the kitchen. YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT! I have been chopping and washing for hours a day!
We are starting to plan our safari (safari pretty much means "trip", not necessarily driving around looking at lions). We are going to go camping and on a camel safari. Yes, riding camels. AMAZING!
Well folks, that is all for now! I'll try to get into town on Wednesday to update! I know some of you asked for the address - here it is:
Maggie Gaughran C/O Daraja Academy
PO Box 1507 Nanyuki Kenya 10400
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