Monday june14
i woke up early because my group and i had to make breakfast. It was Camryn, Cade and I. We made pancakes and egss like the day before. When we were finished cooking and eating we had to clean the pots and dishes we used.We used 3 buckets of water one to scrub them one to rinse and the other to also rinse. I really dont know how clean the dishes get but i dont really want to think about it. After cleaning up the mess we wade we got ready for our first day of work. We put our working shoes on and our gloves we got our shovels and pick axes ready and left. The walk to the begining was so far but we had soo much fun. All the little babies were running towards us. They were so happy to see us but yet so bashful. Some even walked us all the way to the work site. Some of the guys that live there offered to join and help us. The girls and I, at first looked silly trying to work like the guys did but we got a hold of it and mastered the pick axe and the shuvel well. Cade and Travis were working hard we had only been working for about fifteen minutes and they had gallons of sweat dripping down their forheads. The girls offcourse worked hard too. We had dirt everywhere from head to toes. (literally) We worked for until 12 I believe and headed back for lunch and our Swahili lesson #2. And here is what i learned.
-mtoto wakike-girl
-my father-babajangu
-bibi-grandmother
-babu-grandfather
-mtoto wakiumbe-boy
-kuyo- yours
-Is this your son-mtoto huyuniwako?
-naiyo-yes
-how old are you-una miaka mingapi
-get in-ingia ndane
-get out-toka nje
-ruka-jump
-to drink-kunyua
-to eat-kula
-to sleep-lala
-to play-cheza
-to walk-tembea
-kick-piga
-laugh-cheka
-smile-tabasamu
-face-uso
-nose-pua
-lips-mdomu
-mouth-kinyua
-ear-sikio
-tumasikio-ears
-eye-jicho
-eyes-macho
-head-kichoa
-hair-nijuele
-feet-niayo
-foot-wayo
After the Swahili lesson we went back to work. To everyones surprise the guys that were helping us had gone a long way. They almost got halfway to the road. These guys are working with sandals and no gloves and they make it seem like a peace of cake! We worked till about 5 and called it a day. Erin and Peter let us go out into Maji a Chai to explore and wonder off with our cams. We met guys our age that knew english well. We also met a young girl named Rose. She also knew english well. She explained that she would love to learn more english so she can teach her kids the language. We asked where she learned English and she said that she learned it when groups like us would come and they would spend time to teach her a couple of words. All the little babies were so excited to see us they loved the camera and loved taking pictures. Rachel brought out her soccer ball and had a little match going on. But them kids are beast at soccer I was afraid to step in the game. They had total control of the ball. It started getting dark so we all headed back home for dinner.
Tuesday June 15
Today was pretty much the same as yesterday for the first part of the day. We worked and accomplished soo much and had our Swahili lesson 3. By the time lunch came around my knees were giving out on me I was soooo tired! It took all my energy to pick up my arm to eat. Like yesterday we were to work until 5 BUT our lovely leaders had a surprise up their sleeves. We got to work an hour less! YAY!!! And it was because we had special cool Maasai drummers coming over for us and for dinner we were having students from UAACC joining us. So we hustled and worked extra hard for the remaining time we had. 4pm came along and we ran home to wash up and looked presentable for our guest. The drummer ladies were incredible. The way they danced was like nothing I have ever seen before it showed me the side of a different culture, and i love it! There was the main drummer lady which was my favorite. She was so cute and so little. But she played the drum well. And than there was one women with some sort of hair peace which to me looked like lion hair, and she also had a tail. Her costume was so far the best. We had dinner a little early today because the UAACC students were coming over for dinner and they had to be back before 7. We were all so excited to meet them and they finally showed up. It was 6 of them, Ernest, Naima, Babu, Chams, and Digna. They were shy at first but after Camryn and Lexi showed them a couple of cheers they were loosened up. We got along well there was laughter, singing, and dancing at the dinner table. Ernest came out and started rapping for us and Sarah busted out with the stanky leg it was soooo funny. We enjoyed there company today. It was nice to get to know people our age and even nicer cause they knew english. I cant wait for there next visit.
Wednesday June 15
We had a busy day ahead of us today. We had our morning routine wake up eat breakfast and get ready. Today we went to the internet cafe to upload our blog but it was so fun getting there. They split us up into two groups. One half went with Peter the other half went with Erin. I was with Erin along with Camryn, Kyyle, Cade, Lyndsey, Kevin, and Mrs.Bottoms. Oh and Dominiqui tagged along. Well the first thing Erin tells us is " Don't make fun of my driving I just learned how to drive standard" well we didnt think she was being that serious and payed no mind to it really. One thing to know is that in Africa you drive on the other side of the rode there is no speed limit no stop lights and no stop signs. So anyway we get in the car and Erin has trouble starting up the jeep. So it took us a couple of tries but still no luck. We called Munissi over to take a look at the engine and im guessing everything is fine so they close the hood but it wouldnt stay down. So Erin has to jump on top of the hood so it can close. She gets back in and she gives the key a turn and yay it works so she starts backing up and the jeep stalls, the jeep stalled a couple 8 runs before we get out the gate. 20 minutes later and we finally get out the gate and we scream for joy hahaha, and than the jeep stalls....again. It took a couple of more attempt to get the jeep going. I look over at Kyyle and Camryn and they are laughing sooo hard Kyyle has tears and Camryn is over there recording our litlle situation, and Cade pops out with a little smart remark " we are letting the cows pass", Dominiqui and I were telling Erin Polee Sana (im sorry) and Mrs.Bottoms is telling Erin how to drive you know refreshing her mind a little and finally we get the jeep going. We make it to the main road and as we are about to turn the jeep stalls in the middle of the street. We are in the back dying of laughter and Mrs.Bottoms and Erin are soo nervous trying to get the jeep going before a car hits us and finally success! We get going.......So in Africa people ride their bikes on the road and to let them know that a car is behind them they honk..... We are on the road doing good no stalling problems anymore you know we are steady moving letting people on bikes and other cars pass us (hint: Erin was driving slow) she picks up a little speed and there was a biker in front of us so she honks and the horn gets stuck! literally for about 30 seconds the horn is going off on the poor biker and Erin is banging on the steering wheel to make it stop and so is Mrs.Bottoms and we are steady laughing in the back and than it stops and Erin says the most funniest thing ever "So just in case you didnt notice, the Mzungus are here!" .... and we just cant stop laughing... we finally made it to the internet cafe and when we were about to pull in and park the jeep stalls and Mrs.Bottoms was like just let it roll in Erin we'll roll in the parking space, and we did.
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