Tag: Kenya
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New glasses, old Maasai couple
These two stopped into our makeshift clinic at Nkenijii School for glasses. Their photo is one of my favorites. Maasai elders sepia canvas print by JenniferKeene Find more Photo Canvas Prints at Zazzle
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Sounds I didn’t hear for a week
Life in Maasai Mara had a very different soundtrack than I am used to in New York City. Around Day Two, I noticed the lack of these sounds: Car horns – in Kenya, it’s called ‘hooting’ and you’re discouraged from doing it Sirens – police, fire, ambulance, all of it Planes flying overhead except once…
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Steven, meet my family
I taught my buddy Steven about my family. Fourteen year-old Steven was my Nkenijii School buddy for the week. Here he names my family members after wanting to see their pictures. Later I’ll tell you about meeting Steven’s family. And his love of sports. View fullsize Steven
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Things that are hard to explain to a Kenyan teenager
Skyscrapers The subway A dog as a pet versus one who herds cows, goats and sheep A dog wearing a coat made for a dog I was trying to find a picture of snow to show them. Why I have pictures of food in my phone Being childless and husbandless Not living with my parents…
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Hello from Nairobi
After a twelve hour flight from JFK to Dubai and then another 4.5 hour flight from there to Nairobi, we made it safely to Kenya. The flights were much easier than anticipated, thanks to lots of entertainment options and good food (and wine) from Emirates. I watched three movies (Inside Llewyn Davis, Catching Fire…
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Gifts for Steven
Google Maps told me the walk would be 0.9 miles. The humidity was rising, but a mile isn’t so far. Plus I had just eaten a chocolate muffin from St. Balmain, justifying the indulgence by noting that there would be zero chocolate muffins in Kenya. Once I passed the McCarren Park pool, the walk started sucking. This part of Greenpoint…
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So far, so good (and Emirates Air is terrific)
We are approximately 4000 miles into the trip, 56k feet above Hungary. There are a little less than five hours to go until we arrive at our initial destination, Dubai. Emirates as an airline has impressed thus far. The amount of information we can access from our seat back consoles continues to blow my mind.…
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If I don’t post
If I don’t post, it’s because I’m struggling to find wifi. My phone should work, though, so if the blog is quiet, look for me over on Instagram. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. See you soon! 💓 🍾 This #tbt is dedicated to the tiny pieces of fabric we called going out tops. Some of…
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Kenyan winter versus NYC summer
I’m so excited to escape muggy NYC for Kenya. Yes, seriously. Tonight I took my last subway ride for two weeks. I am always reluctant to complain about my beloved NYC, but recent subway trips have been miserable, to be honest. If temperatures above ground are 90+ and humid, temperatures on subway platforms easily exceed…
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