Dec 31, 2010

I finally made it to Nairobi. I managed to get myself to Immigration without any problems, and through immigration with only a little teeny tiny problem. The Immigration officer stamped my passport and then told me he’s only allowing me a 3 month Visa, but I tried to explain to him that I already had a 6 month Visa. He wouldn’t listen, so I’m not sure what I need to do, aside from contacting the American Embassy in Nairobi and find out from them what I should do to correct this misunderstanding.

Once I got through Immigration I went to locate my luggage. Guess what? YEP I came up short a bag, and it was the bag that had my hiking shoes, MP3 player, and Nelson’s laptop. So I got in the Que and waited to let the baggage people know of my lost bag. MAN I am glad I bought orange duffle bags. They were easy to spot in luggage claim. Those bags of mine stood out like neon green against a black background. Never again will I ever purchase black luggage like so many other people. I am so thankful I was able to buy my orange duffle bags.

So I talked to the lost luggage people and gave them the information and then off I went to go through Customs.  At Customs, the lady asked me questions, and I must admit I kinda fibbed.  By this point I was so tired and worn out I just wanted to get out of there and to the lady holding the sign that said CAIT NEEDHAM. Once I finished with customs I walked out and saw my name and I claimed my name!!  Stella was there wating for me, Thank the Lord Stella was there!

After introductions, hugs, and exchanging money we were off to Stella and Daniel’s home where I met their 3 kids. Ian, Elizabeth, and Stacey.  Now I must say that these children are beautiful, adorable, and very sweet. Stella fed me breakfast, and then I took a wonderful shower. After my shower, I took a nap. I only wanted to sleep a couple of hours but Stella let me sleep for 4 blissful hours. 

I found out later that Stella and Daniel live in what is called the Eastlands, a section of Nairobi where mostly Kenyan’s live. Stella told me that an European or Westerner would live in the Westlands or the Northlands.