20 June 2016

Duane and Deb

It was hot, so Duane carried his sweater on his head instead of wearing it

While I visited with Agnes, Duane and Zach came home for lunch. Duane especially loves school and is doing well in Class Four. If he finds there's nothing ready to eat at home, he immediately goes back to school because doesn't want to miss anything!



I also visited Deb at her school, where she continues to do well in Class Six. I was at the school during the students' mid-morning porridge break. They also do a little running during the break, as you can see in this brief video. It helps keep them alert in the classroom.




I chatted with Maina, the school gatekeeper and all-around great guy

Transportation for one of the staff members

An extended visit with Robai

Some of Robai's classmates 

Kesses dam is near the school


By chance, I happened to visit St. Catherine's when they weren't having classes. Because that gave Robai and I an extended time to visit, she gave me a tour of the 30-acre school compound. Above are two of the gentlemen that take care of the cattle and kitchen 'shamba' (garden). Daniel (in the middle) is the farm manager and David (on the left) is one of the farmers.

A few of Robai's classmates at their desks

Madina is Robai's 'cube mate' in the dormitory

Purity is one of Robai's good friends

Mr. Too is one of the school's science teachers 

This Swahili proverb means, "What belongs to your parents is not yours."
(For instance, wealth, knowledge, etc.)