After about a 24 hour journey, I arrived in Nairobi last night around 9pm. I haven't been able to see much of the city other than the amazing view from my 5th floor hotel window. Luckily all of my flights were on time, and comfortable. From San Antonio to Houston, Houston to Amsterdam, and finally to Nairobi, it seemed like forever and a day before we landed in Kenya.
Just before we touched down in Amsterdam, the sun began to rise across the eastern sky in soft and almost etheral colors. As we landed, snow was falling lightly, covering everything in a beautiful layer of white powder. Luckily, but unfortunately it was only about an hour before I boarded the KLM flight to Nairobi, and this trip truly began to feel like a reality. After traversing Europe and northern Africa, and another seven and a half hours I arrived in Kenya. I even caught a few glipses of the entire horizon abaze with a brilliant red and orange sunset, it was breathtaking to say the least.
Customs etc. was a breeze, and somehow upon arrival all of my previous feelings of exhaustion disappeared and were replaced by feelings of excitement and amazement that I had arrived. I hailed a taxi and headed to the hotel, ready for some rest and relaxation.
This afternoon I meet up with my program and begin a week of orientation for my program. Hopefully there's something interesting to post soon!
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ohhh boy. your description of your arrival sounds wonderful..i bet that first day was a little unreal i want to hear all about it!im glad you got there safely....and by the way i am don this from my friends blogging name.its not jamie...its leslieee.
ReplyDeleteSARAH! I'm so excited about your trip to Kenya. I can't wait to see you when you return to consumerist American society!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time and I'll be excited to follow this.
Hope you are doing well, I miss your smiling face. We are looking for ward to hearing more about your adventure.
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