Today at Jamii was so fun! Tami and I came prepared with two art projects for the kids - colorful dinosaurs for the Nursery and Pre-Unit classes and google eyes to use in drawings for the Baby Class. These little kids sit in their desks all day (um, in Kindergarten I played on the playground [...]
Author: Jenn Winter
A naturally curious and creative explorer, I aim to use my images and words to paint a story. I love big dogs, sunrise runs, being on the water and driving with the windows open. I've been sharing stories on here since 2008 and recently returned after a bit of a hiatus. I'm happy to be back, but really loathe writing these "about me" sections.
The Dustiest Day
Yesterday was an interesting visit to Mbaruku IDP camp in Kikopey. Tami, Irene and I were joined by three lovely lasses from Ireland and their Australian friend who had heard about the Dust Babies and wanted to assist in some way. As soon as the van rounded the corner we had a hard time seeing [...]
Happy Life Children’s Home
Yesterday I went with Irene to visit Happy Life Children's Home in Nairobi where three VICDA volunteers are working. What an impressive project! The children are well fed, well cared for and seem truly happy. The orphanage has a high adoption rate to both Kenyans and internationally and it was touching to read about some [...]
The Literary Side of Safari Jenn
If you know me at all, you know that I always have a book with me. I was once compared to Rory from Gilmore Girls for this fact alone - I am a total Book Worm. This is okay with me, there are worse things to be and, it turns out, being an avid reader [...]
Only At Corner
I've written about my Kenyan family, but rarely about my Kenyan neighborhood: Dagoretti Corner. I currently reside in Cu Cu's house (pronounced Sho Sho and Kikuyu for grandmother) with Bridget, her cousin Mercy and any other female volunteers who stop on through. George and male volunteers (there are none now, how I miss the 2006 [...]
It’s Official! There are Kuku at Mbaruku!
200 Chicks in a box! All strapped in, ready to hit the road! Well friends, the news is good! After waiting for most of the day for the shop to call and report that the chicks were all ready for transport Tami, George and I left the chicken shop in Embul-bul and set out to [...]
This Is The Day!
Okay kids, get excited! Tami and I are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the chicks from the hatchery to take to Mbaruku (yes, I've been misspelling it this entire time) IDP Camp TODAY!!! A very exciting day indeed, thank you again for all of your generous donations, prayers and support. Look for photos of the [...]
Hell’s Gate National Park
Other than my fearless trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro to mark the end of my volunteer time, there was only one touristy thing I wanted to do this time in Kenya - Hell's Gate National Park. How fun to be able to experience the trekking safari with Yes We Kenya newbie, Tami! Tami and I set [...]
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