Dear Family and Friends:
It is always good to be back and visit home. Sometimes the pace of trying to see everyone and driving for two weeks make the vacation a little long and tiring. So it was good to get back to a somewhat normal pace. With Debbie here, I’m will not get back to the “Old Pace” because that involved a little too much time in the office.
So just a few highlights from the week. The flight back started out bad. We were delayed in SLC for 7 hours because our plane was a no-show. So we flew from SLC to Paris to Amsterdam and then to Nairobi. A forty hour ordeal. Debbie was able to sleep some but I couldn’t so I was exhausted by the time I got to the house here.
Debbie is getting acquainted with Magadi. It doesn’t take very long. We go to a little club to eat lunch and dinner each day. Nothing too fancy by US standards by pretty nice by Kenya standards. They have a swimming pool there so I’m sure Debbie will begin swimming before too long.
The lady that takes care of the grounds told Debbie her son came in and told her that a beautiful “Mzumgu” was sitting on the banda, which made Debbie’s day. Debbie is easy to pick out in a group. She is the short blond with the light complexion (sp).
On Saturday we drove to Nairobi and went to the Giraffe center where Debbie got to kiss a giraffe. After the first time I told her if she did it again I wasn’t going to kiss her good night. After the sixth giraffe kiss, I realized the threat hadn’t worked. I passed on kissing the giraffes but wanted to kiss a wart hog running around but they weren’t as friendly as the giraffes.
Driving in Nairobi is a little tricky and scary. Debbie said she wasn’t going to get a Kenyan drivers license, and can’t figure out why I wanted one. The drivers are nuts. According to Debbie, Nairobi traffic is far worse than LA traffic.
On Sunday we went to church and Debbie was asked to give a short talk in Sacrament meeting. Following Sacrament meeting we were asked to meet with the Branch President where Debbie was called to be the first counselor in the primary presidency. So much for a breaking in period in the Branch.
I’m writing this on Monday morning before I go out to start my day. Speaking of changing the normal routine, I used to write this letter on Sunday evening following my day. Last night, Debbie and played card games. I had to let her win most of the games so she would feel like she was at home.
So some other quick comments; Cherry; thanks for getting the rooms reserved. Do we need to send you some money now? Margaret; haven’t had a chance to get prices on Safaris’ yet but I haven’t forgotten, should be able to get them think week. Robert and Nancy; thanks for bringing Mom down to Ogden to visit, I appreciate your efforts. Krista; I didn’t forget the weekly update.
Until next week, love you all
Paul/Dad
PS, You’ll note I copied Debi on this email so there may be some rebuttal on her blog. But for the straight scoop, come here first.
Dad I think you were in the right telling mom you wouldn't kiss her good night! that third picture is disgusting!
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