Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A Visit with Maruge and Friends: Day One
Anticipation. My second time in Africa was cooler and less humid than the last. Eldoret, Kenya had many wide open spaces and a safari-like feel. I fell asleep to the grassland noises of elephants, lions and other far away sounds I couldn't place. I awoke to a sudden change in sound to a city scene. I looked out my window and observed the tall yet unstable buildings. The city of Eldoret was buzzing with townspeople and told the tale of one of the fastest growing cities in Kenya. I couldn't wait to find my hotel and sleep off the day's journey. Tomorrow I'd be off to meet Maruge and spend the week with him and the people of his village.
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This is really good!! I feel like I am really there
1: "Anticipation"-what an intriguing beginning...lullaby of safari sounds...well-written prelude
2:"Excitement"-I love how you begin each entry...minutes crawling..."karibu"...Maruge greets you with a dance-did he know you???...Kenyan pointe!!! Nicely done-beautifully chosen visuals
3/4: wake up smells...ugali...githeri...wali...comparison of two food worlds...beautiful photos again
5:Kapkenduiywo(check your link)focused...enthusiastic...determined...love that photo of Maruge
6:Gardening and back to school...Maruge's gift
7:Tears and a flower
Grace, I love your writing. You have such a natural voice. To listen to you on paper in the silence is a treat. I especially like how you began your first Maruge entries with a single word. So much so, that I looked for those words with each click and was disappointed that you didn't continue that style. I also wish you could have had the time to recount some of the details of the private conversations you had with Maruge. I could only imagine the profound things the two of you must have talked about, and I longed to hear a lasting lesson you took with you from your time with Maruge.
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