More about our Trip

The Canadian Government recommends that travellers not go into the Eastleigh Community because of the high crime rate. We will be travelling each day to the community centre with the Kenny's. The Kenny's have had no difficulties because their faces and their van are well known in the community. The Kenny's take security very seriously and are cautious at all times. They never travel into Eastleigh at night. There are risks but they are manageable.

CBM has arranged for us to stay at Heart House, a guest house which is about a 20 minute drive from Eastleigh. This guest house is located in a very safe and quiet community called Ridgeways. We are told that the food is great, the rooms are big and clean with hot running water which is not always available in Kenya. We will have internet access at this guest house and so intend to post regular updates on this blog for family and friends to read.

We are planning to take a three day safari in the Masai Mara at the end of our assignment. We have been told that this is trip is something we must do. The Masai Mara is one of Africa's best wildlife destinations. It is renown for its scenery and the abundance and diversity of wildlife.

We have decided to take some soccer balls (deflated) and a pump as a gift for the school. When asked, Erica Kenny let us know that the children would very much appreciate this gift. We are also taking some teaching aids, i.e. alphabet letters for the teachers to use in their classrooms. For the Kenny's we are taking chocolate chips, chocolate dipped granola bars, candy canes, a few strands of clear/white Christmas lights and gummy bears. These are a few of the things the Kenny's are missing from Canada.