Day 4

Day 4
Yesterday, we flew into Eldoret and were picked up by Carla and Jeff with their Toyota super machine. Six tubs on top, two inside with six people. We went into Eldoret and stopped at a new “supermarket”. Now, we have been to African “supermarkets” before, so we just figured it would be more like a 1910 general store…sort of. But were we surprised…..we made a 100 year jump and ended up in something like our Safeway…modern, well stocked, lighted, and staffed….including scanners at checkout. Turns out it is the most modern store in western Kenya. We picked up some snacks and headed for Katale.. About 1 hr up the “road”. Road, being a relative term here. We drive on the left side, English style, and dodged atomic bomb sized craters, donkey carts, people and semi trucks. Pray for kidney repair for us. We have been in Katale before, but it seems that the 20^th century has begun its encroachment, and we were able to have a western style lunch at a rather large place owned by an English lady. Then we drove another ½ hr to the Children’s Home. Can’t send pictures yet but will try to upload some on Sunday when we go to town.