The next day we had a tight itinerary as D&H needed to
be on an 11am matatu to Nairobi. So we have an early start with the baby unit
after breakfast. We only had about 10 mins so I said if you just look around it
can be done in 10 mins but if you pick a baby up it will be a minimum of 30
mins as they are irresistible. So we barely get through the door and Lucy the
head lady in the day has just finished dressing a baby and turns sees Dan and
next minute he is cradling a cute bundle wrapped in a fleece blanket! There
goes the plan….. Nearly an hour of playing with the little ones sitting on the
floor helping them try on new boots donated by visitors on Saturday etc. Always
puts a different perspective on life.
Having been here for 8 months now I forget what an emotional
experience the orphanage can be especially the baby unit. Helen has to have a
sob break as we leave…..
After we compose ourselves we trip to the Kibes on piki’s (motorbikes) Feast out on chapatis and the finest chai in Kandara area, a lesson in running a shamba (smallholding) to Dan from Elliott and a great morning was had. Sadly it had to end and D&H left for Nairobi having gained many new friends.
With The Kibe Clan in Their Mud Hut Home
On the Shamba Tour
With the Amazing 101 year old Cucu
And some of the rest of the family
Helen Trying to Crack a Macadamia Nut Like the Locals!!
Dan Learning Fast
Sometimes I Don't Realise How Tall I am
(Yes Jane is Standing Up!!)
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