Friday, September 2, 2011

Jet Lagged and Confused

So I was about five minutes into a boring synopsis of traveling and arriving before deciding to can it. I will fight my darndest to prevent you form catching the borings. So here's what really happened, and why I am just now posting.
Our flight from Turkey to Nairobi turned out to be a 6 hour party. It seems several stars from daytime Turkish television and the German National Basketball team were on our flight. They purchased drinks for all the passengers, and Dirk Nowitzki convinced the pilot to play Dirk's playlist, a tasteful balance of House and R&B, over the PA. Upon arrival several of us went with the Turks to a Nairobi house party, followed by an after party  until dawn. Then things got out of hand. Thanks to Mark Shaw for bailing us out.
Needless to say Charlotte and I have spent the last 36 hours recovering.
Or maybe its just jet lag its difficult to say.

We did arrive safely at AIU, and spent some time around the school and Karen (the community that will be our home for the next few months). The wonderful Lois Shaw played hostess and treated us to tea at the lovely Karen Blixen Tea Shop or House or something like that.




Lois taking us there was foretold by Hannah Grimes prior to our departure. This means that Hannah is a prophetess, a soothsayer or a witch. We will have a swimming party and cookout upon our return to determine if she is the latter. #ArthurMiller'd

5 comments:

  1. LOVE IT! Glad you guys made it there safe. Can't wait for all the crazy stories.

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  2. hahahaha- definitely accomplished leaving the borings behind. Looking forward to following your adventures.

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  3. Yay! The Rippys are finally in Kenya! I so wish we could be there with you, but will look forward to that opportunity sometime in the future. We love you guys and are praying for you. Hope the jet lag fades soon so you can really start to enjoy life.

    Love from Kate for all the Shaws!

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  4. So glad you guys are there! I am excited to stay updated via this blog! :-)

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  5. What a beginning! Looking forward to following the adventure...

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