It’s Monday evening and I started this blog this morning, but I was having internet issues and then I had to get into the kitchen and cook. So my apologies for getting this out late.
I started Sunday morning out doing my wash – and how electricity has changed things – we have a washing machine and dryer. No more washing your clothes in a tub, but I still opted to line dry my clothes in the sun and not use the dryer.
Then after organizing my clothes for the climb, I decided to venture into town and buy some vegetables as I promised to make pizza for everyone on Monday. I bought tomatoes, red onion, zucchini, cilantro and green peppers. My time in town was short as I quickly overloaded my backpack with produce and decided I was not going to walk around town with a heavy pack! So off I walked back to the house – but as I did, I began to tighten the straps of my $9 backpack, only to have it break, and my bag went crashing to the ground. My immediate thought was that the tomatoes were smashed, but I found out later that the lens protector on my camera shattered. This was a great investment as that is what it is intended to do.
When I got back to the house, many of the older boys were there, including Peter, the boy we are sponsoring. My has he grown! He is doing well and looks good, although a little thin. I am happy I got to see him and that he was not off living at school.
My reunion with Peter.
After a nice reunion, I decided to attempt a run. And I am happy to say I did ok – despite the rocky road and the high altitude. I was able to get a 5K run in, and I ran a pretty decent time. I ended up taking a cold shower today as the shower with the electric heater was occupied and I wanted to get in the kitchen and see if they needed any help.
My running path.
Later in the day two of our Kili Climbers, Lilly and Lacey, arrived with Edwin, Flying Kites Social Worker. Lilly is a scientist and works at Boston Children’s Hospital and Lacey was a former intern for Flying Kites and now works in Rwanda for the National Cycling Team. Then at family meeting we welcomed our new guests to the house.
After family meeting, we made a fire, at bucket loads of popcorn and played cards until the European Cup came on. I opted not to watch the match and went to bed. Tomorrow (or I should say today now) the other climbers arrive.
So until tomorrow…
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Jeanne Anderson
So happy that you were able to see Peter. He’s so grown up and very handsome. It sounds as though you are adjusting to the altitude quite well. That’s a very good thing.
You have been cooking a lot, which sounds like fun. How are the children taking to your spices?
What day will you start your trek with the climbers?
The weather seems to be good this time of year.
Enjoy!
theone37027
The children are doing much better with spice. It’s Wednesday night and we head to Arusha (the city near Kilimanjaro) tomorrow, then begin our trek on Friday. And in terms of the weather – chilly and damp – it’s winter here. I am sitting in front of a fire right now.