Tuesday 17 May 2011

Tuesday 17 May 2012

Kiserian, Kenya visiting with the membership of Grace Church, PCEA and having a great time getting to know some of the membership of the church.  We are still at the home of Ben and Rita Muriith which are just great host.  We are off to Nairobi and a scheduled meeting with the moderator of the general assembly of Presbyterian Church East Africa (PCEA) and then to locate suppliers of components for the systems that we install for water purification.  If we can find in country suppliers then we do not have to place everything in our luggage and carry it with us.

We went a new route to Nairobi today and it was really beautiful and we went into the area where there was a rather large Ostrich farm and then acres of carnations growing along the roadside.  This area is known for its cut flowers and most of them are shipped to the UK.

The visit with the moderator was really good and we shared a meal at the PCEA guest house dining facility in Nairobi.  The food was great and it is always finished with a great selection of locally grown fresh fruits.  It was also good to enjoy a good cold Coca Cola Light.

We found a supplier for most of the equipment less fittings with the help of Ben and then we went back to Kiserian.  Our goal was to get it all done and out of Nairobi before the 4 pm traffic rush.  It is a sight to see if you are not in a hurry.  Driving on the wrong side of the road and merging like you have never seen before. 

We had an opportunity of walk around Ben’s farm before dinner and enjoy looking for birds and looking at the vast array of plants that he has planted.  The farm is like a giant Oasis with its assortment of plants and areas of cultivation.  I met Emanuel who worked the farm and with guidance from Ben is responsible for planting and maintaining the farm.  Emanuel has a bright future in the farming arena with his background and wiliness to learn.  

We enjoyed another great dinner that Rita had prepared and we sat at the table for a couple hours talking about our life and families.  We knew that in the morning we would be departing for Nairobi and then to Nyeri and that it would be next year before we would see each other again.  Even though we had only known each other for a short period of time it is just amazing how attached you can get with people who have you similar standards, expectations and desires in life.  We were very blessed to have stayed with this family and we have been invited back next time or anytime we are in the area.