Not to Worry!!!

I am safe and sound in Kenya, so not to worry!

I know that media likes to focus on only the "news worthy" dramatic situations and thus many people in the west are left thinking that the whole country of Kenya is worse than the reality on the ground. There were days when we would not venture out but things are back to normal- people are out going about their regular life.
It has been cool to see how all our plans have been directed right from the time we were planning our Christmas adventures- (I will post pictures of our trip when I return to the coast). We decided to be dropped off at a small town North of Nairobi after our safari in a game park. It was here that we were perfectly situated in between the things happening in Nairobi and another city further north. So while things were happening in Mombasa, where we normally stay and in Nairobi, where we were planning on visiting, we were safely by the lake. And to add to the experience, we unknowingly stayed at the same place I stayed when I was here last year and I was re-acquainted with my Maasi friend who was very kind and hospitable to us during our stay. So we were good!

Thank you to everyone for your concern and for checking in with me during this time.
You can continue to remember Kenya during this time.
As I try to wrap my head around the actions of people acting violently during this election and as I talk with people here- I am beginning to get a small glimpse of the build up tension, hurt and oppression Kenyans and Africans have felt for many years. So when you finally have been given a chance to have your voice heard through the opportunity to vote and then elections are faulty; it is an injustice and a cause for anger. A good reminder to people in the West who take our freedom and independence for granted. But Kenyans are hopeful and desire to restore peace. They have faith in bigger things then their leaders.

Amani (peace),
Teresa