Hujambo! Hooray! We made it to Nairobi with no problems and are getting our bearings about the city. For me, it is a bit surreal being back as many things are exactly the same. There is much more construction but generally, most of the areas we've been in today are the same. It almost feels as if I never left. We walked around the area I lived in in 2007 and it is amazing how familiar it still feels. G2 cyber cafe is still up and running, but the Squash restaurant is no longer there :( My Swahili is quickly returning, which is a relief as last night I wanted to respond to everyone in Russian! The most intriguing aspect about returning so far is the smell. It is so distinct and instantly jolts you back to the Kenyan way of life.
Our hostel is a bit far out, in the suburb of Karen (named for Karen Blixen who wrote Out of Africa). However it is beautiful and a perfect starting point for our adventures. Lucy and Felix are wonderful hosts and hopefully we can utilize them in the future.
On our way from the airport last night we spotted half a dozen Chinese advertisements and business signs, so things look promising from the beginning. This week we are focusing on making connections and finding a more central apartment. We stopped by the SIT office and left a note, so hopefully we can reconnect with them. We've touched base with some of our other contacts as well, so we are hitting the ground running!
We hope you are all well! Thanks for reading and we will keep updating as we go!
Asante!
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