Peter and I on our way to the Mayfield guest house from Nairobi. It was almost midnight, but we were all so excited to finally be there that we were wide awake!
We just landed in Nairobi and made it to the Mayfield Guest House. I wanted to let everyone know that I made it safely and all of our luggage made it too! Thank you Lord!
We had a few bumps along the way which made things interesting. When we arrived at the BA ticket counter in Newark they informed us that the rules changed overnight and we were all only allowed to take one carry-on. Hmm...time to unpack/repack in front of everyone. Honestly out of all of the things that have happened so far this was the thing that rattled me the most. I think it is because you plan so carefully the things you are going to bring with you. You arrange them in just the right spots and you have all your secret pockets picked out. Then all of a sudden you have to change all of that after such careful planning and to have to do it on the spot. Well, I guess that is part of what international traveling is about.
One of the girls at the orientation traveling to London with us has a broken foot. The people at the BA counter also made us hold our breath as they decided whether or not they would let her fly. We prayed...and everything went through the red tape without a problem.
The flight from Newark to London was thankfully not very full. I was able to get an entire row (3 seats) all to myself. At 5'2" that provides for some serious luxuary sleeping! It was really nice to put in some hours of shut eye as I knew the layover in London and then our flight to Nairobi would probably not allow for much sleep. I am still fighting this cold, but getting to sleep really helped. I think all of my nights on call have also helped to train me how to get the most out of little cat naps.
The driver was right outside of the glass doors waiting for us when we arrived. He had a sign with all of our names on it. I was really happy how smoothly that went. Thank you for all of your prayers.
At the Mayfield Guest House I have a little dorm style room to myself. It has just enough room for a small bed, desk and sink with the bathroom and shower down the hall. I am honestly not sure that I can open both my luggage and carry-on in the room at the same time because of the tiny quarters. It is perfect though, and provides for more than all of my needs. There is a mosquito net above the bed. I don't remember using one when I was in Nairobi last time, but I guess since it is there I will use it tonight. Of what I can see of the grounds there is a common living room, kitchen and dining room. It will be fun to explore it more tomorrow in the daylight. It is pushing 11:30pm here in Nairobi and dinner is at 7:30. Even though I am not all that tired I think I should try to get some sleep. For all those that are wondering Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of California time. I think that makes this Thursday night here...still trying to figure all of that out.
We had a few bumps along the way which made things interesting. When we arrived at the BA ticket counter in Newark they informed us that the rules changed overnight and we were all only allowed to take one carry-on. Hmm...time to unpack/repack in front of everyone. Honestly out of all of the things that have happened so far this was the thing that rattled me the most. I think it is because you plan so carefully the things you are going to bring with you. You arrange them in just the right spots and you have all your secret pockets picked out. Then all of a sudden you have to change all of that after such careful planning and to have to do it on the spot. Well, I guess that is part of what international traveling is about.
One of the girls at the orientation traveling to London with us has a broken foot. The people at the BA counter also made us hold our breath as they decided whether or not they would let her fly. We prayed...and everything went through the red tape without a problem.
The flight from Newark to London was thankfully not very full. I was able to get an entire row (3 seats) all to myself. At 5'2" that provides for some serious luxuary sleeping! It was really nice to put in some hours of shut eye as I knew the layover in London and then our flight to Nairobi would probably not allow for much sleep. I am still fighting this cold, but getting to sleep really helped. I think all of my nights on call have also helped to train me how to get the most out of little cat naps.
The driver was right outside of the glass doors waiting for us when we arrived. He had a sign with all of our names on it. I was really happy how smoothly that went. Thank you for all of your prayers.
At the Mayfield Guest House I have a little dorm style room to myself. It has just enough room for a small bed, desk and sink with the bathroom and shower down the hall. I am honestly not sure that I can open both my luggage and carry-on in the room at the same time because of the tiny quarters. It is perfect though, and provides for more than all of my needs. There is a mosquito net above the bed. I don't remember using one when I was in Nairobi last time, but I guess since it is there I will use it tonight. Of what I can see of the grounds there is a common living room, kitchen and dining room. It will be fun to explore it more tomorrow in the daylight. It is pushing 11:30pm here in Nairobi and dinner is at 7:30. Even though I am not all that tired I think I should try to get some sleep. For all those that are wondering Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of California time. I think that makes this Thursday night here...still trying to figure all of that out.
Just read all of your updates because I finally found the web address for this blog from the Google Chat you sent! Can't wait to see how God uses you and your team in the days ahead! Much love from CA,
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So glad you arrived safely!
ReplyDeleteThoughts about the food you will have to prepare.
1 suggestion make a big pot of rice at the beginning and store in the fridge. (2 cups boiling water add 1 cup rice simmer until you see fish eyes (holes on the surface of the rice)
It can be used as a side dish or combine it with cooked mutton, vegetables, a little butter or cooking oil for a delicious fried rice dinner.
2. Mutton is mature lamb, so the best way to cook it is in a pot with water until it is tender.
Love, Grandma
Hello Kristen,
ReplyDeleteI am thankful that you have safely arrived. Eager to hear if the mosquito netting worked. I thought that it was interesting that netting in Nairobi wasn't necessary before. Glad you're not going to take any chances. I was also pleased to hear that the drivers were at the door waiting for you and that you had two escorts. Thanks for adding your team photo to the blog. I'll check-in tomorrow to see if you have added anything more. Hopefully, you'll be able to add some more pictures too.
Love, Mom
So glad you arrived safely! I am praying for you throughout this trip that God will use you according to His plan and that He will keep you safe and healthy.
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