Hello everybody! We are now just North of Mombasa, Kenya on Bamburi Beach, chilling on the fine white sands and dancing the nights away. Picture camel riders haggling with us to take a ride, dugout wooden catamarans ("dhow" in kiswahili) bobbing in the water, crabs scuttling away in their little sand caves on the beach, and Jo and Free sitting on a towel sipping frosty beverages as the waves gurgle in the gloaming. Did we mention we're not working. Life is like a ripe mango.
We arrived in Mombasa by bus after an amazing time in Nairobi with nearly all of Jo's family. With a couple exceptions for those who couldn't make it, we were able to meet or catch up with relatives from both sides of Jo's family and many friends young and old. Free's parents made the journey from Vermont to Nairobi, via London to celebrate on the 22nd as well. There was much dancing, singing, food, speeches, flowers galore, more of the chocolate and cream color scheme than you can shake a cake at, and smiles, smiles, smiles. Frank (Jo's dad), David (Free's dad), and Freeman even did a little booty shakin' in front of the full crowd to get the evening started! Many thanks go out to Florence, Frank, and Jo's brother Ben for all the time they spent making ready for the big day and attending to many details during and after the big day. It was an honor to be treated so well and to have so much love in one place. Jo looked radiant in her dress once again, by the way! We're working on getting pictures to share...
We are off to Zanzibar next. We may dodge pirates by stowing away on a light cargo ship between the tip of Southeastern Kenya to Stone Town in Zanzibar. This is likely to beat the 14 hour bus ride along the coast. That said, it is also a big test as Jo has never travelled by boat before and is still learning how to swim. Ahhh, adventure awaits at sea!
Hakuna shida,
Jo and Free
Sunday, August 30, 2009
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