Sunday is our last full day in Meru.
The morning began at Mwanika Church by attending the 9:30 service, where Pastor Nancy preached on the power of persistence over time rather than aggressive abrasive behavior. The relationship Mwanika and FUMC has to grown where we learn from each other and share a faith.
After the service we were able to greet many friends old and new. They are grateful, most of all, for sharing WHO we are and by traveling great distance to be with them, more than WHAT we have done. Though they are most grateful for the great changes in their community through our partnership as well.
After lunch at Thiiri, some of the group went on a nature walk led by 2 recent BLISS graduates who are young entrepreneurs starting a touring business. They gave the walk high marks for all the information shared on culture and the natural environment. It lasted 4 hours.
Bishop and Florence Imathiu joined us this afternoon for a visit at Thiiri. Florence was just released from the hospital on Monday and is doing quite well now. It was quite pleasant spending time with the 2 of them.
We then had dinner at Thiiri with Moses and his wife Dorothy. We have been greatly blessed by our time together. Dorothy was recently promoted to deputy principal of another day secondary school. She brings much wisdom and energy this small young school. I know she will move it forward and have a big impact there. Moses told us there 1,200 people at the celebration yesterday. Many times more than they planned.
We need to pack yet tonight and then we head off on safari at 7 am to Lake Nakuru. It will take at least 5 hours, probably more being on Kenyan time. We will travel around the north side of Mt Kenya and then through Nanyuki before heading west into the Rift Valley. The elevation decreases significantly from Meru (5,000 ft) as we head to Lake Nakuru. It will be much warmer. The Lake is famous for its bird wildlife, especially flamingos, pelicans and storks. In addition, we should see rhinos, giraffes and be able to view the lake vista from an elevated observation point. There will be much to see. Kenya has tremendous natural beauty.
Safari lodges often do not have good internet access as we have had this week at the Thiiri Centre. This may be the last of the updates. We will try and soak up as much sunshine and warmth we can to bring back to you. But we've heard rumors that the cold, snowy winter rages on to greet us when we return on Friday.
Your family and friends send their greetings and love,
See you Friday!
Gary
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