ST. Mary's is crazy because everything is so different. Like if you don't make eye contact or smile at everyone they going to think you are rude. You can walk in the street like it's the sidewalk but cars won't stop for you. Everywhere has mud.
I have surprised myself because I finally found out that I can swallow a pill instead of biting it. I really never knew that i was going to like someone else cooking. I've tried new foods and surprisingly i like them... like Chapati.
The boy i feel most connected to is Juma because we are both good basketball players and we know how to dance very well. Juma is 17 years old in 7th grade. P.S so that means he was on the street for a long.
5 things that are different from American and Kenyan cultures are
1. The showers
2. Animals can run around
3. Food is different (more beans not a lot of meat)
4. The dancing (It's slow and repeats itself)
5. Eye contact (Must have it and smile)
The most difficult part for me so far has been walking outside at night without street lights. You can't see anything without the flashlight and since you only hear crickets you don't know what's out there. The kids are dark skinned so it's hard to tell who it is at night.
Yesterday we visited a place called the slums that's where some of the boys came from. the environment is beautiful which is what Africa is really know for. The only thing is they have no garbage bag or can so it goes on the floor then they burn it. They bathroom is just wood with a long piece of cloth on it. Inside the houses look crazy small; no rooms or nothing just one small spot that only fits two small beds and like a little spot for like a pan and wood for fire.
Hey Darren, Keep pushing on. Your awareness of the differences is just a sign that you are appreciating what you have back home and what a lot of people do with out. You are learning about wants and needs. I hope you are enjoying your trip and look forward to reading your next post. By the way this is Kahlil's dad.
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