Finally in Nairobi!

Well, I made it!! It is now Tuesday and I arrived on Sunday night. I was met at the airport by the driver for the guest house I am staying at and he was so friendly... totally great guy- telling me where things were, etc. The guest house is located close to the city centre and close to my work, however not close enough for walking. I hope to only be at the guest house a few more days and then will move into an apartment.

Everything is really exciting here- totally new and different. The city is generally like any other city, however for a 3rd world country it is quite developed with skyscrapers, etc. I haven't ventured down there as of yet, but from what I see it seems to be mainly business districts. The area in which my work is located is called "Kilimani" and seems to be the hot spot for Ex Pats. It is also where I hope to live. Most everyone at the office raves about finding a place that is in walking distance to work.

So that brings me to the office. There are a total of 46 people working at the African Virtual University. Everyone is incredibly generous and friendly. I had the chance to meet everyone and barely remember names, but everyone was happy to see me and glad that my work permit finally came! I have a cubicle and work next to a Canadian girl from Windsor, ON and 2 Kenyans (Nico and Philise). The computer they have given me is amazing! "Top of the line" laptop with DVD player (YEAH! Grey's Anatomy)

Yesterday the driver, Bob, took me around to look at apartments... some were a bit on the sketchy side- one in particular was furnished with ALL salmon coloured leather furniture... ummm... no thanks- made me think of some trashy place in Florida (NO ONE in DBV has this furniture). The one apartment I really loved is close to work, and in a newer building. It has high end secruity with a pool and gym. It is fully furnished with washing machine and dryer so I am hoping that that goes through today. It is in a good neighborhood (Kilimani) near the Embassies.

Today I am back at work- heading there in about half an hour and will attend more meetings and then see a couple of more apartments.

Oh! Yesterday after work I went to the nice hotel in town and went for swim in their pool- it was great!! Cost a bit, but nice to relax by the pool, have a beer and think "OH MY GOD! I am actually in Africa!"

That is my scoop. Will post some pictures from work in the next couple of days where the internet secruity is a bit better.