Living in Rongo

Well, I’ve made it to Rongo, Kenya and I’m having a great time. I am a little home sick but I think that was to be expected. Everyone is very nice! Food is also very good. Yesterday I was able to see many areas around Rongo. I went to Homa Bay and Kisumu. Kisumu is larger than I expected and there are a lot of Indians.. :) I also so a little or Rongo which reminded me of Milton; but mainly because it has the same population . Kenya reminds me a lot of India. In India .. we did have running water, but Mr. Okidi’s place doesn’t.. that’s the only difference this far. Everything else is the same. I take showers the same way (bucket over head.. after boiling the water). Thank goodness I cut my hair!! I will take pictures of my room etc, but I can’t promise I will be able to post many because the internet is pretty slow and I’m afraid it would take almost 30 minutes to load them. But I will try. My mosquito net is lovely.. it’s kinda funny how a princess net for decoration in my old room can actually be put to practical use over here. Currently, the only problem I am having is using my new international SIM card.. I was either very tired yesterday, or I was going crazy ( not sure yet). Either way, placing a call was a pain. I’m sure Roger’s is going to love me because I am expecting a large bill next month (yes.. My Roger’s number is still working.. but don’t even think of call me sidrah.. I’m still screening my calls :P.. j/k). I will get Khadir to try skyp and if that works, he can give the number and we can still chat. The issues with the “hole in the ground” isn’t that bad.. actually.. I was also surprised Amarah.. haha.. . Well that’s all for now. I’m sure I will have a lot more to add next week. I start placement on Tuesday and that’s when the excitement should begin. Miss everyone Love Noreen Xoxo p.s.. if my grammar is bad.. or there’s spelling issues.. get over it.. I don’t have time to proof read…time is money.. J