We arrived in Nairobi this evening and were met by Steven Labarakwe, Joseph Lekuton's friend and our guide and host during our stay. "Jambo!" and "Sopa!" were exchanged as we tried out our new Swahili and Maa greetings. We had the additional delightful surprise of being greeted by a Cape Cod Academy friend's brothers-in-law: Edward and Katampe Surum, with Edward in traditional Maasai dress.
We were then whisked off to the Stanley Hotel, where we enjoyed dinner with Joseph and Steven. Kuku wa Kupaka was the choice of all of the Americans at the table -- a local favorite featuring chicken, ugali (a polenta-like side), and sukumawiki (chopped kale). It was a day of much travel, surprises, and good fellowship.Claudia
Photos: Steven Labarakwe, upper left; Joseph Lekuton, upper right; the Surums with me, bottom (Photo credit: Laurel Seid) 
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