1st day in Kenya

After the many months preparing for this I´m finally here! The trip was quite alright, well actually was a hectic. I flew from Spain to Cairo first, we arrived there quite late so the transit was very short and my luggage was left behind there, so I hope to get it tomorrow. Of course they don’t deliver it at the place where you are staying at (remember this is Africa) so I have to go to the airport to pick it up. Besides that, the experience with some Egyptian officers was not very pleasant, so I was very happy when I finally arrived and went to sleep.

This afternoon I went to the city centre. I must recognise that I was a bit scared in the beginning, well, pretty much all the time!. The city is much crowed, there are many people everywhere, it feels a bit overwhelming, but I guess it a matter of getting used to it. I walked on the streets of Nairobi for hours, trying to get a first touch of an African city, trying to appreciate the little details, the diversity of people, the trees and bushes growing in unexpected places, the smell of the restaurants and the environment, etc. Definitely it is very different from what I am used to. In many parts of the country there are severe droughts and power cuts, a high percentage of the population live under poverty and afflicted by diseases that are very easy to prevent and to cure. These things make me be thankful for all I have: a loving family, the gift to use my freedom to choose what I want for myself in life, the opportunity to learn and expand my knowledge, the feeling of Godliness inside of me, many friends that love me, a safe place to live, food, access to health, etc. I think we should complain less and start giving more. I really hope this experience will shape my life for the better.


After the hectic day I came back to the guest house, took a warm shower and had dinner. How nice it feels when you are tired!!!! Now I´m in peace lying on the couch, hearing all types of bugs and birds making noise in the outside. It is relaxing.

Life is beautiful.