This being our first post in Kenya, first and foremost we would like everyone at home following to know we are safe and sound. Allow me to sum up the trip so far. We packed the van and departed shreveport Friday January 28, 2011. Overnight in Houston at the home of Tom and Trudy Rafferty who we would like to thank very much for their hospitality and the ride to the airport. We boarded our Emirates airline flight to from Houston to Dubai. 16 hours on a plane sounds like a long time on paper, well try actually doing it. However, it went as best as can be expected. Emirates airlines reputation lives up to the hype. Over 150 movies on demand. Food on Demand. It helped to make the 16 Hours bearable.
We had quick 3 hour layover in Dubai and bordered a 5 Hour flight to Nairobi. After immigration, we picked up our bags and headed to customs, expecting some hassle. However, customs was no problem whatsoever. They didn't need any "samples" to be analyzed this year. We were met by some familiar faces , Sammy who was our driver last year was ready and waiting to take us to our Hotel.
We are overnighting tonight at the Sankara Hotel in Nairobi. The hotel is extremely nice however, they don't call it Nairobbery for nothing. We booked the Hotel at $159 a night, however when we showed up the unmentioned taxes and fees added up to $199 a night. After the best shower on earth and a good meal, its time for bed. 7 Hours of driving tomorrow and on to our home and friends in Bungoma. More to come the Mission really starts tomorrow.
Before I sign off for tonight, I want to genuinely extend my thanks to everyone that makes our work possible. Everyone that supports our organization wether it be by time, work or financially, know we couldn't do this without you.
A very special thanks to our accompanying attending physicians Dr. Keith Scott and Dr. Lisa Hodges, we couldn't do anything without you.
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