Jambo?

That is.... 'what's up' in Swahili. My Swahili skills have not progressed past the 10 month old level, so I don't think I'll be doing any major negotiations. Most people speak English, but speak their native tongue when not in our presence.

We are getting ready to go have lunch and then having a work day from the hotel where our connectivity is much better than at the office. Again, Americans are so accustomed to having everything at a split second or at our fingertips. Here (like the last 2 places we've been) you work when you have connectivity and you do something else when you don't. However, nobody seems to get too worked up or stressed over the situation...that's just the way it is.

We've been driving by the US Embassy on the way to work everyday. Can't tell you how nice it is to see an American flag in the distance. Seems to add a touch of security for some reason. The weather has been very comfortable. Since we are on the coast, we get a nice breeze. The locals have told us it is just approaching the hot season which is December - February.

We hope to venture out a little bit tonight to get a local feel. I think a city bus ride is in my future which will be interesting. The ones I've seen appear to be over capacity and personal space doesn't appear to exist.

Thanks for your messages and prayer support!

Love,

Jen