This 'n That

Today started early - I woke up about 4:30 or so and couldn’t get back to sleep thinking about all the many issues I needed to deal with today - not the least of which was getting through a lecture on the mammalian circulatory system. I gave up trying to go back to sleep by about 6 and got up to do my workout. When I first arose, the whole compound was enshrouded in heavy fog, but about the time the sun was coming up, the fog began to dissipate. I stepped out on the porch and saw this scene, with the fog just lifting from the green Ngong Hills across the way.

Then, on the way to the morning staff meeting - every day begins with a Bible reading, a reflection on the reading, and prayer followed by a discussion of the details and logistics of the day - I saw this interesting little guy on the sidewalk outside the dining hall where the staff meets. Of course, I had to take a picture of him/her (?). Rafiki and Zwadi were also quite interested, so much so that I moved the little fellow off the walk and onto the grass.


I never did get around to delivering my mammalian circulatory system lecture. All week until today we’ve had a tutor, Peter, for the Form 3 & 4’s reviewing biology and chemistry with them. Today a different tutor came, Daniel, whose specialty is physics and math. I expected him to spend only half his time with my Form 2 girls on physics, because only one of the older girls is taking physics. And I thought he’d spend the other half of the morning with the Form 3/4’s on math. But, after some discussion, he convinced me it was a good idea for him to talk math to the entire group together and I just listened in. Daniel is a very engaging teacher, and he had the girl’s full attention. I certainly hope they learned something, too! I guess mammalian circulation will just have to wait for tomorrow.

Before dinner, Rick and I were out on the porch of the guest house and we had company in the form of three of the younger girls. I had my computer out and was editing the photos I’ve been taking of the girls. Bridget, Linda and Regina had great fun looking at everyone’s pictures, calling out their names and cheering for each girl!