Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Journey to Elementeita

The Chaves Family and friend Keith Webber spent three days earlier this month in Elementeita and Nakuru:


Waterfalls on the outskirts of Nakuru.


Accommodations at the Sleeping Warrior Camp.



The view from where we stayed in Elementeita.


Pointing out wildlife along the trail.


Inspecting the remains of a Cape Buffalo

Camping Craziness

Last week we led a group of our interns on a camping trip at Rowaland's Camp on the outskirts of Kibera. The first night it rained like crazy and one of our tents flooded. The guys spent the night curled up next to a campfire. It was cold and wet, but a great time. While on a short hike the next afternoon a group of monkeys attacked the other tent and made off with much of the food. For many of the interns it was their first time camping. Lots of fun but with some important lessons for next time:



1). Avoid pitching tents in puddle prone terrain.

2). Never leave food unguarded with the monkeys of Rowaland's.



The Team.



Quin, Steve, and Pascaline try to stay warm.



George gives the thumbs up as Esther and Duncan look on.

Ezekiel prepares the cooking pot.

Visit from Training Leaders International



During July we hosted a team from Training Leaders International. The group of pastors and teachers helped to coordinate workshops for Lay Readers in the Anglican Church as well as for pastors from three different informal settlements around Nairobi. Here's a few shots:



Top: The Team from TLI at the Nairobi skyline


Bottom: Small group discussions during the workshop at Church Army







Snapshots from July

At home in South B.



During July, we helped to organize a workshop for the mission coordinators from all Anglican Dioceses throughout Kenya.

Dave and his "Best Man", Darren Carlson, during a recent visit to Kenya.

This Baboon seemed to be enjoying his perch on an acacia tree in Nairobi National Park.


Dave prepares a subject for an interview by fixing a lavalier microphone on location.


Josh taste tests his first orange


Showing off my teeth with a bright smile.