One of my friends wondered if I could type up a few thoughts about some of the differences of culture here in Kenya. This doesn't come close to covering the many unique aspects of culture here, but it does give a small glimpse into this world that I love...
CULTURE:
Compound
living; Close neighbors…
Chickens in
church…
Chai (tea)
and chapatis (greasy tortillas)…
Corrupt
government; dishonesty…
Carrying
large loads on your head…
Unusual
food~omena (small minnows), uji (similar to porridge)…
Undernourished
and unclothed children in the slums…
Undesirable
drunks whom you come in contact with…
Unpleasant
odors from unwashed bodies…
Living in Luo
Land…
Learning the
Luo Language…
Letting the
natives teach you their way of thinking…
Lovable
children with beaming smiles…
Lack of
punctuality…
Tuk tuks and
piki pikis…
Trying to
accept the challenges that come when the power goes off (AGAIN) and your cake
is in the middle of baking, you are trying to finish your laundry, or, or, or,
or…
Taking TIME
to visit the natives…
Thrilling
adventures on the road…
Torrential
downpours during rainy season…
Unique sights
as you travel…
Ugali and
sikumu wiki…
Unspoken superstitions…
Using
different currency…
Realizing
that different methods are not always wrong…
Rough roads
with LOTS of potholes…
Ridiculous
driving habits…
Recognizing
many souls who are in need of a Redeemer…
Enjoying the
gorgeous flowers and all the beautiful scenery in Kenya…
Eating with
your fingers…
Establishing
friendships with the native people…
Expectations
are changed; world perspective is
altered…
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| OMENA... |
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