This adventure is unlike the several I have been apart of over the last several years. I find myself turning to by liters of water, carrying some twenty granola bars in my backpack, visiting all rooms to make sure each participant is in bed, seeking out areas for morning runs or stretch sessions, quieting the loud chatter about media happenings back in the States, or balancing a large budget in a currency that exponentially adds thousands of zeros to the confusion! Currently I wake up and fall asleep with one 'participant'. A woman who is not only a mentor and a mother in my life but also is acting as a barometer and brainstorming partner in my vision of working as an ambassador between folks yearning to step in to new and possibly challenging cultures, environments and experiences. The goal of our adventure this time around is not to carry as many Nature Valley bars as possible, but to scout the best options for a new kinda of adventure travel for individuals and groups. Each day provides new revelations about ideas for future groups including possible discussions, environments to walk and hike in, wine and dine, serve and share, and finally experiences that will lead to growth and development both interpersonally and as a group!
The last few days Jenet and I have stayed at an oasis we found on the outskirts of Nairobi. A deleuxe safari tent with a deck facing a lively lawn, acacia trees and pond home to many different species of local birds is equipped with our own bathroom and even hot water :)! The days have been filled playing with orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Elephant Reserve, feeding giraffes, skipping through Karen Blixen's home from Out of Africa and touring a local bead collective called Kazuri who hires 350 single women since the 1970s. Today we are on our way to Kibera to stay with my ol' pal Mark, a co-leader from ARCC. We are running to our taxi now. We will write soon!
If you or anyone you know may be interested in trip with Pamoja Intentional Travels for the future please feel free to email me at jenae.sienna@gmail.com
Thank you for much! Asante Sana and Nakupenda. Sending all of our love home!
