Jambo Friends
 Today the first rains came and everybody is happy about it. After months without any precipitation it was a welcome sight. Right away thousand of little insects left the soil and  populated the air and ground.

I celebrated  with a typical Kenyan dish. "Mchicha", greens that taste like spinach, its my first time I cooked it. Some fresh Tuna steak was a perfect match for a fine dinner.

Cooked with onions and garlic

Finished product

That's how it grows in the garden "Mchicha"

Mvinddeni High Schol

Jambo Friends

Yesterday we visited the Mvindeni Secondary School to meet with girls. We got to know them and  distribute underwear and hygiene products. Over 80 girls showed up and we all had a great time.  Partnering with South Coast Community Church ensures not only an ongoing ministry to the girls but also opens doors to closer relationships and mentoring opportunities. Edith, the leader of the team does a fantastic job connecting with the girls and engage them in discussing relevant topics for their lives. The administration of the school welcomed us warmly and is encouraged by our love and concern for the girls. Here some highlights of our visit.

Edith welcoming the girls

The girls listened carefully

We asked for input what topics they would like to discuss with us

Distributing the items was a lot of fun

Joy and gratefulness at the end

On Safari

 Jambo Friends

Main Gate of the Park

This week we went on safari to the nearby Shimba Hills. The children hardly could contain their excitement as we left early in the morning. It was the first time the children saw wild life close up and we all had great fun.

Three Mini Vans carried us through the Park

With eyes wide open children watched carefully not to miss an animal in the bush

Right at the entrance we saw leopard tracks

 Archie, a friend from church was our guide and showed us all sorts of interesting things. Elephant dung for example is used for making papers and many other useful things.

The smell though wasn't a winner! :)

Here some of the animal we saw!

Sable Antelopes are found only here in this Park

Didn't want to miss a thing!

Peanut Butter and  Jelly Sandwiches for lunch was a highlight.

The forest area in Shimba Hills

One happy Mama! :)