First of all on Sat. Emily, Jakob the german, and myself went to an IDP camp for displaced people after the post election violence. People are sleeping on the ground with tarps covering them, when it rains they sleep on the wet ground. They rely on donations for food. The children cannot afford school. Young girls are prostituting themselves just to have some money. It was ridiculous. No human should be living in those conditions. We held a medical clinic and handed out food. Which honestly, just made me feel like an ass because I am here handing out food one day. Its not a solution, but everyone was so thankful. And I did not want to be thanked, I did nothing and I get to go home and eat whatever I want and buy all the clothes I want. This world is seriously messed up.
On Sunday, we had a new girl come to live with us at the center. Her name is Effie, 12yo and she comes from the slums in Nairobi. She is really sweet, and we all love her already!!!
Speaking of me being selfish. On Monday, we rented motorcycles again and did the bike tour to Lake Magadi. It is a 2hour drive thru the Rift Valley, it is amazing. We saw baboons. There were no crashes, except me who fell while walking which was embarrassing. It was a good day! It may have been the stupidest decision I have made, I don't know what made me get on a bike again! But we lived and it was really amazing.
Then yesterday, John the guard at the center got married. So we all went to his wedding which was fun. The ceremony was actually very similar to ceremonies in America. But there was no reception, but they are saving money to have one on another day!
Friday, we leave for the big safari. So this has been an eventful week. Keep us in your prayers that we don't get eaten by a lion on safari!! I am slightly nervous!! Have you seen Ghost in the Darkness?
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