I got lost in the city a couple of days ago. I was out with a friend, trying to find a good sized hill to climb to get a view. We found a pretty good spot, took some pictures, and then he took off. I decided to do some exploring. I headed down a main road, but it kept going further and further away from where I wanted to be. There are a lot of cross streets that run into residential neighborhoods. I decided to try my luck with those and ended up lost in the middle. I wouldn't call it a slum, but it was pretty close. Here are the points. I can't wait to have a look at where I was!
When I realized I was lost: 9 0.231 N 38 45.855 E
I walked along to these points: 9 0.403 N 38.45.655 E and 9 0.515 N 38.45.545 E
I eventually came out here: 8.59.310 N 38 45.079 E There was a massive outdoor market all through that area. They were selling clothes of all kinds, but they were all clearly used stuff from the States. Interesting. The other interesting point: I have noticed that the farther I get off the beaten track, the less harassment I get from people I see.
Hopefully that is interesting. The GPS is a lifesaver, because I can always navigate towards the where I need to go. I don't have to worry about losing my sense of direction down some back way.
Some quick prayer requests:
That I would be able to get to sleep easier; my mind has been filled with thoughts as I try to go to bed.
For discipline in speech; to know how to keep my mouth shut when it needs to be shut.
That the second week of teaching would go as well as the first
That the Lord would help me develop a good Islamic apologetic for Nairobi
THHHHHHAAAAANNNNNNNKKKKKKKKKKSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 comments:
We are so glad to see your updates and to know you are getting acclimated. I mixed up a sourdough starter for injera today!
XOXO, Mom
You're still in my prayers and always in our prayers at Bible Study with Melinda! I'll keep bugging you about taking pictures until I see some posted on this blog, Raymond!!
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