A Suprise Speech

Here in Kenya schools are closing, as they have 3 terms a year and will no start again until January.  Wilfred, who is the head of the Health Department for CBSM invited Breezie and I to his twin daughters high school graduation.  Breezie is a peace corps volunteer working with Wilfred here in Kimilili for 2 years. 
Breezie and I took a motorcycle to travel to the school which was about 15 minutes away from Kimilili.  (Yes Dad I finally was able to go on a motorcycle in Kenya )!  Breezie and I were both passengers on the same bike, without helmets, and arrived without any injuries.  Wilfred, Breezie and I than went to the principals office and has fanta with the principal and discussed various things.  The graduation had parents and other guests including other principals from local schools, individuals from the Ministry of Education and a few pastors.  Breezie, Wilfred and I sat with the teachers and "distinguished guests" and even got name tags. The ceremony was to start at 11 and did not begin until 1ish, everything in Kenya is behind schedule.  It was outside and luckily we were under a tent, as it rained later on in the day.  Some of the classes prepared songs and dances, skits and other things for their parents, fellow students and guests.  Than came the speeches.....and boy there were a lot!  Most speeches were in kiswahili and I had no idea what was going on, but acted interested.  Than the principal had her speech and said "I would like for Mandie and Breexzie to come up and say hello"! OMG I cant speak kiswahili, ahhhhhhhh!  So we went to the front and I took the mic and said "hi" and waved and the crowd said "hi" back and waved.  I than said who I was, where I am from and that I was happy to be invited to their graduation.  Breezie took some kiswahili language training so she spoke in kiswahili and made them laugh....she def out shone me! haha Oh well!  Than a pastor did a speech that lasted so long, we ended up leaving while he was still speaking at 5pm.  That ceremony must have lasted for another few hours, but originally was suppose to be finished at 4-5pm!  I took a motorcycle back to town with Wilfred and walked back to the house in the rain! What a day! A great experience non the less.  

We have been without running water at the house for a few days, so, fingers crossed I can shower today...I haven't showered since Tuesday! :(
I have decided to cut my trip a bit short and come home next week.  Things that normally take a month in Canada takes about a year in Africa, which has really limited the things I planned on doing here.  I was able to get a lot accomplished and would prefer to continue to work on things in Canada than here in Kenya.  I have enjoyed Kenya so much, but I do not want to be just a house guest for another 2 weeks. 
I hope to come back again to do some work and visit the very special people I have met on my trip. 
Kenya is the most beautiful place on earth and I am so glad I was able to come here. 
When you hear people say "Africa changes you" it is true, Africa changes you whether you like it or not!