We have successfully made it to Lodwar, Kenya – our home for the month!

A few things I never knew …

  1. Who knew I would love taking bucket showers?
  2. Who knew that camels are considered domestic animals?
  3. Who knew that you sweep dirt floors every day?
  4. Who knew that you could actually watch the constellations move while sitting on couches outside?
  5. Who knew that you could love washing dishes under the stars?
  6. Who knew that you could brush your teeth with sticks?
  7. Who knew that cockroaches loved squatty toilets so much?
  8. Who knew that hand washing your clothes was such a workout?
  9. Who knew that chai tea was so good despite the 100+ degree temperatures?
  10. Who knew that three showers a day was considered normal?

We arrived in Lodwar after a fairly long 9.5 hour bus ride – see Ian Schumann’s video blog. Despite being in a totally new culture for Christmas, I am learning to adapt and to enjoy the lifestyle of the Turkana people in Lodwar, Kenya!