Matatu Challenge

Last night was the infamous Carnivore experience. I watched friends eat crocodile, camel, ostrich, beef, lamb, etc. I say I watched because I ordered the "veggi-vore" meal as I am still mentally grappling with the idea of eating meat. I met up with a crew of UN interns at the restaraunt. They have had an eventful and fun filled week as they get to participate in the events at the Climate Change conference being held in Nairobi at the UN complex. Koffi Annan arrived yesterday so there was a big "buzz" around the complex. Interesting side note about Koffi Annan. He is from Ghana and in Ghana when children are born they are named after the day of the week they were born. "Koffi" means friday in Ghana, so really the Head of the UN is "Friday Annan". Interesting.

The dinner was really great and it was fun to meet more new people.

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So this weekend I am challenging myself to taking more Matatu's during the daylight hours. I have taken one, but was with a friend who knew all the routes, etc. and I didn't pay attention to which # we were getting on, etc. I am tired of paying for taxis, when I can get on a matatu for so much cheaper. The key to the matatu is watch your bag, your cell phone, and make sure you know where you are getting off. Dana and I and another friend have to go shopping on Saturday morning so we are going to figure out the matatu route to our favorite clothing market. Below is a picture of a matatu.


Also this weekend - another flatmate is moving in - Lize! She will be staying for one month and will be great to have another person in the house.

Have definetly noticed that I have settled into a routine here- starting to feel more at home in Nairobi. Kind of nice being in a routine and feeling like I am settled in what used to be an unfamiliar place.