This weekend, seven of my friends and I took a night bus to the coast of Kenya. We left Thursday night and got back Monday morning. We stayed in a five star resort for only 15 American dollars. We went snorkeling near a reef, laid on the beach, ate great food, cooked a great meal, toured the city, played in the waves, and had a blast.
One day, we buried one of our friends in the sand. He was standing up and the sand came to his chin, the hole was probably over 5 feet. As he was trying to get out, a group of probably near 15 Kenyans surrounded him on the beach - laughing, trying to help pull him out, looking confused, wondering what was going on. I have never laughed so hard in my life.
It was such a fun weekend. Relaxing too. It was so good to get away from this dirty dusty city of Nairobi. The people were so nice.
Now I'm back to reality...I'm battling a sore throat and cold, and a Swahili test around the corner. But tomorrow is the end of Muslim's Ramadan so it is a national holiday - I'm excited to sleep in and have a day to study. I'm off to wash my clothes now (ugh it's such a long process)...take care everyone.
Love, Chelsey
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Hey Chelsey!
Sounds like you had a nice relaxing weekend. I'm sure it was a welcome change. Nick just left for Steve's stag party weekend. He left two CD's for me to mail for you, so watch for them coming. We had a great homecoming week. The weather was unbelievable! Perfect for football games and parades. Em had a great time and it was such an honor for her to be chosen 1st attendant for homecoming. She wowed everyone with her beautiful dress from hollywood from my good friend D.D. She had a blast! What a great way to remember your senior year. I talked to the religion teachers at St. Mary's about your blog and how interesting it is. They might be sharing it with their students and if you can come and speak about your trip to the classes. I think it's so important that they see the opportunities that are available to them and also what the world is like outside of Sleepy Eye!! Your really lucky to have this opportunity and I'm sure your enjoying every bit. (except missing home some) We are having a retirement party for Grandma Georgie tonight, so will be with all my family. We all wish you well and everyone says hi and send their love to you!! The Brauns (Nick's family)
Hi Chelsey!
I have not been on your blog in a while....My are you on an adventure of a life time! Good for you! If I were younger...maybe I would have thought about what you are doing. :) Oh well...I am sure that I have been on a few adventures in my life (so far) that you would never think of going on either. :)
Glad you are doing well, having a good time, learning so much and staying safe!
Sorry to hear about the cold, hope it doesn't hang on too long.
Yes, Nicklaus & Amanda are engaged, but no date is picked and you will definetely be home and probably on another adventure to some third world country before they actually tie the knot! Her ring is gorgeous, though!!
Yesterday was Steph's 17th birthday. We went out to Applebee's for dinner (her choice) and of course, you know what fun they have embarrassing you on your birthday---she got it! It was very nice, Grandma, Grandpa,Uncle Matt, Nicklaus & Amanda were also there.
I still have this darn boot on my foot-the break isn't healing as fast as I would like it to. I am getting concerned that there is something more like a torn ligament-since I tore it in half last year on that same foot, maybe that was what one of the other cracks was from? Who knows...I will survive though.
Love reading all of your blogs and about all of your adventures. Stay safe. Love, Auntie Andi
P.S. Don't let them do anything to your freckles! :)
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