Kisumu?

We have moved to our new placement, which we were told was in Kisumu.. but in reality is about a five hour drive from Kisumu...

We are still on Lake Victoria, in a small fishing village where we cannot get cell-phone service (we may have fixed that problem though by switching providers..) and live with a polygamous Luo family. The grandfather had 75 children! with 8 wives! Everyone we have met so far has been an uncle, auntie, or cousin. Kyle and I work at an orphanage school run by the family for children who have had parents pass away from HIV. So far, we have been able to teach about 4 classes each - it was intimidating to be left on our own with the classes at first - but the kids are very well behaved. We also got to play some games with the children. The school has about 250 children. I think we will need a miracle to learn the names.

So... other than having no idea exactly where we are in the world... We are doing fine. Kyle and I live in our own little hut with a thatched roof with our giant insect roommates and eat minnows for supper (Kyle did - I have yet to dare try them...) This is a lot further from what we are used to than our placement in Nakuru. It is good though, very peaceful and the scenery (lake, hills) is beautiful!

We had to drive for four hours to use the internet today though, so we are not sure how much we are going to be posting while at this placement. We will try, but if you don't hear from us for a couple of weeks, don't worry. (This means you, Mom)

Much love,
Kyle and Kate