wednesday

whew. moring came too early and no one could move. of course when we arrive at the worksite the crew is there already working - waving and saying hello.

rob found a hammmer today and snapped a pic -worn down to nothing by hard work - it was very cool.

work was start/stop today because much needed be be done by the fundis - it was ok tho because after work we were headed to an orphanage.

the orphanage we went to was local - they have 7 here in kisii. the director told us it's because of the fact that aids is so common, neglect, and poverty. as we arrive at the orphanage we are greeted in the yard by a handful of kids - then just inside the door we are greeted with a handshake, each one of us, by a 2 year old boy who goes by the name obama. his picture will be here as soon as possible - he was incredibly cute.

after a quick introduction by the headmaster our teamleader said what we were all thinking 'we want to play with your kids!'... and the mele began! after a quick song for us they were turned loose and we had them all to ourselves. 32 of them - both boys and girls - with soccer balls, jumpropes, coloring books and crayons and all these crazy white people to play with. it was a blast! team mate cam is a ping pong master and had the kids going crazy at the ping pong table and virginia played soccer in high school so all the boys wanted to play soccer with her. it was great.

after we left that night we decided these kids deserved a party and the planning began - this saturday night will be one to remember - team mate MC and i went to the store this morning and spent $17,140 shillings on party supply and food staples for them... that's about $200 US, but 2 full grocery carts loaded till we couldn't push them here... it's gonna rock. :) i can't wait to see them again.