Big news: for the next two years, I'll be posted in Western (province), near(ish) the towns of Busia and Bumela (I think that's what it's called)!! I know that's kind of a big area, but... I'm somewhere a little off the beaten path in that general area. Ah! The past couple days, all of the trainees in my class and I have been in Nairobi for a supervisor's workshop-- we all now know where our sites are and who are supervisors are! I'm working with a women's group that was started in 2005; I'll be doing peer education and counseling for PLWAs. I'll also probably do some nutrition related things for PLWAs (and perhaps branch in to home based care options for PLWAs). Tomorrow I am actually going to my site (I'll get to see my community, my house, etc), so I'll have more of an idea of what life will be like when I get back to Kitui on Sunday!
It is really nice to know (generally, at least) where I'll be, though it will I'm really close to Uganda, which is awesome-- there is talk that we'll go rafting on the Nile, in which case, my location is prime. :) My house, from the description I got, is "really big" (I don't know what that means); mud/brick with an iron sheet roof; it's on a family compound; I have my own choo and bafu; no electricity; a bore hole 5 minutes away; market 1km away (close!); public transport 1/2km away (closer); AND I'll be getting my own bike, which apparently is KEY. My supervisor described the climate as "friendly," wet and hot. The closest volunteer to me is 5km away, so that's not too bad, either. Other than that, I really don't know much at all, but I will let you all know as soon as I do!
I will be at site until Saturday morning, when all the volunteers in Western, Nianza and... other places... are going in to Kisumu for a crazy PC pool party. Should be pretty crazy.
I had an INCREDIBLE cheeseburger last night.... and a chocolate banana milkshake... real coffee this morning... ahhh, Nairobi life. I am missing sukuma wiki and ugali a little, but... I have a feeling I'll be able to take care of that this week.
More to come! xoxoxo, H
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Hey Hannah,
I can't believe you're in Kenya! Life in Peace Corps is definitely difficult, but I promise it's worth it. I COS in November from Namibia, and I can't believe how fast 2 years flew by...have fun, do everything you want to do, and don't let the downs overshadow the ups...Africa is amazing! Keep the updates coming. I love hearing the stories from site.
Take care,
xxxx Erikka
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