kwa herini

With the new year on my side, I'm excited to finally begin this adventure.

After raising *almost* 5 thousand dollars and recieving bags of school supplies - I feel well prepared for take off.

While I had hoped to learn a bit more swahili and somehow prepare lesson plans... I guess I'll have to rely on my b-sing ability a bit more than planned, (thanks to my day job, it should come relatively easily ;) ).

We arrive in Mt Kilimonjaro January 13th and will be taken straight to Mama Mary's house - our new abode for the month! We were just placed at Cheti - a school comprised 400 students and 4 separate schools. Ages 7-11.

Hopefully I will have access to the internet frequently and can continue to share stories and pictures. In the mean time, wish Kristina and I luck for the 24 hour flight.

Thanks again to all my friends and family for their support, as usual - wouldn't be here without you all!

tuaonan baagaye
-see you later