Today we were introduced to our partner organization reps. Sure, mine showed up a little late, but we’re on Kenyan time now. The man I met is named Isaac; I can’t remember his last name. People are often referred to by only their last name in a business setting; I would obviously be called Woodruff. …
Habari za jioni? Good evening. The Swahili studies are going well and I’ve found it’s been fairly easy to learn the basics in just two days of study. The remainder of our orientation will be dedicated to learning some practical skills for working in the country as well as some safety and health practices. I …
It’s been 24hrs since I arrived in Nairobi, Kenya. First impressions…this should be interesting. We are a group of 12 volunteers from all over the world and we start out with some language training at the Methodist Guest House in Nairobi. Many will leave after the week to head off to their respective positions around …