Our group traveled today to Embu County where we will begin experiencing the Kenyan educational system through interacting with students, teachers, and administrators at several schools. As we drove in Kirinyaga County, we saw hay drying along the side of the road and being made into bales. We also saw rice fields and rice drying on large tarps. We bought some rice to use during our home stays.
We stopped to eat lunch near Mwea.
After lunch, we had our class discussions in the bus as we drove toward Ugweri, where we will stay for four nights.
When we arrived in Ugweri, we were welcomed warmly at Peter Rugano’s home and shown around the shamba (farm).
When we dropped one of the study abroad course leaders, Jeff, at his host family home, we were invited to participate in a pre-wedding function they were hosting for one of their sons.
We then went to the host families where the students are staying, unloaded the luggage, and enjoyed a delicious dinner.
