This is Africa

TIA is something I find myself saying quite often here. The phase This Is Africa helps keep me sane. I say it when the power unexpectedly goes out as i'm about to Skype people I love, or when I find three huge spiders in my room in one night, or when I see the ugliest biggest cockroach making it's way across my floor, or when I open a cabinet in the kitchen and see thousands of ants crawling on the pots I eat out each night, or when there are live "things" swimming in the water I'm washing dishes with, or they shove 20 people in a matatu meant for 12.

This is Africa. And I love it.

This week has been a turning point for me. I'm finally getting to a point where I feel really comfortable here. I feel like I'm through the adjustment phase and I can now enjoy things. .

Like the mornings here in Kenya. I live on top of a huge hill and every morning as I step out of my gate I'm greeted by the most amazing view. It's breathe taking.

My homestay is still great. They are teaching me so much. One of my favorite times of the day is after dinner when we take chai tea and sit and talk. I look forward to it. Oh the chai is so good.

My internship is still challenging, but I love the kids. They are precious.

I was sick last week. I had a intestinal bacterial infection. I was also having asthma problems. It was not fun. But a 17 dollar trip to Zam Zam (a private clinic here in Gong) and four different drugs, I feel great.

We are for sure going to Mombasa on the 20th so I'm looking forward to that.

sorry this is short. hopefully i'll write something more intensive and insightful soon.