River Deep

with all the rain lately, it’s been difficult to get around. puddles are filling up pot-holes, and roads are quickly becoming miniature lakes. we recently drove a friend to the nearest hospital, an hour away. just before reaching, we come to this.

heidi braves the waters, quickly realizing the fast-flowing river is no match for our vehicle. we had no choice but to stop and let them walk through the river to get to the hospital. 

riding our bikes in the mud and muck has proved to be an adventure this week. this picture was taken just before heidi’s bike chain snapped in two. now that’s rough ridin’.

in recent news, i’m learning to drive stick-shift....on these roads! watch out, mundri!

Three Hens

mary, heidi, and i are waiting for the rain to pass. we sit inside her tukul, near the warmth of the fire, telling stories of kenya and catching up on mundri news. 

soon, we make our way outside. mary puts us to work sweeping away the leaves and debris left by the rain, and we settle under a large tree on her compound. 

preparations for tea begin without delay, and the three of us sit and enjoy some bread and eggs with hibiscus tea. 

we watch the chickens roam around, pecking at crumbs, and we shoo them from under our feet.  

“how many chickens do you have?” i asked mary.

“there are three hens but no husband (rooster)” she replies.

heidi begins to laugh, “just like us...three hens with no husband!”