yesterday, we went for a kayaking/ picnic day at the yei river. acacia and michael started off by the compound and we drove down to meet them. john and phil (the interns), gaby, liana, and i parked at the bridge and proceeded down a trail to meet acacia and michael under the mango tree. we laid out our blanket and enjoyed sandwiches and pringles. i was wishing it was mango season, but unfortunately i just missed it. after we ate, it was time to kayak. liana and i were up first. we pushed off at the hidden embankment and paddled our way through a row of tall grass to get to the open water. we paddled upstream for a short while and then back again, staying in the calm parts and avoiding the rapids. it was so peaceful. the only sounds were our paddles pushing back water and a few birds in the distance. i felt as though we were the only souls for miles. i managed to get my skirt soaked in the process. each time i switched sides to row, my ore would drip water in my lap. i didn't realize how wet i actually was until i got out of the kayak. it was as if i had submerged half of my body in the river. i found it quite funny as i sloshed back down the trail.
p.s. sorry the pictures aren't too clear.
I just finished emailing you about sending pics of you and the kids! So glad you did! I can't believe you went kayaking.. looks so much fun!! Did you climb the tree too? haha.. You are being so adventurous.. I'm so glad you get to experience all of this, and be such a blessing to the Masso family. You are greatly missed and loved!
ReplyDeletelook at your computer savvy skillz! i'm SO impressed!
ReplyDeleteso good to see you and your tukul...i love it! you're amazing and i know everyone there is being touched by your compassion and spirit!
many hugs!
Brooks enjoyed looking at your pictures and wanted to know how you get into your bed with the mosquito net...i told him it zips up maybe or maybe you lift it up and then crawl into bed and pull it back down. but i told him i'd ask you. he also asked, get ready for this one, "Is she still my friend?" awww! i said yes of course she is and she loves you so much! I asked him if he missed you and he said, "yes, she's been gone a long time. longer than nap." you know, everything time-wise is measured by the length of naptime....because that is SOOOO long!
ReplyDeleteyou are missed but we know you are having such an amazing experience!
love you!
michelle and brooks (gaston too, but he's in school right now)
dear brooks,
ReplyDeletethat's a great question to ask. i just have to lift up my mosquito net and crawl into bed. i feel like i'm camping in a tent every night, and i can even see the moon from my window as i lay down. i miss seeing you at school. i will be back on the day of fall fest, so you can count the number of days until i return. you are still my buddy, and i love you very much!
ms. melissa