May 13
We arrived in Nairobi Tuesday night after an 8 hour flight from Amsterdam. As we prepared to leave the plane, an announcement listed our name along with a few others as having a message. As we left the airport, no one could tell us what the message might be and referred us to someone else. Finally, were told to just go on to the baggage claim and ask there.
Before we could claim our baggage, we needed visas (entry passes, not credit cards). Since we wasted time trying to get our message, we found ourselves at the end of a very long line. While waiting, we were given a fourth form to fill out (we had already filled out three forms while on the airplane). Once we got to the counter, the visas were processed fairly quickly (about 3-4 minutes each). Customs went fast – probably the agent was tired after all the others went through. Then we looked for our ten bags on the conveyor. Only nine appeared, and after checking at the baggage desk, I found out that the message was that one of our bags had not been put on the plane and would arrive the next day.
We all crowded into a Land Rover, and Yeshaia drove us to our lodgings, Eshel Garden Guest house. We got there around 10 PM. We had tea, conversation with a few members of another group staying over also, and then settled in for a good night’s sleep.
I should add that we were met at the airport by Gail's friend, Mary, her children, and friends Patricia and Yeshaia, which was very much appreciated. Mary and Gail met in Texas earlier this year. Mary, a native Kenyan, is a very energetic homeschool advocate in Kenya. She has homeschooled her two children, Michelle (17) and Matthew (13) from birth. She arranged for our transport as well as helped us with all of our arrangements for lodging. She also planned all of the fantastic activities for our week in Nairobi.
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