Nairobi is Crazy

I finally got on to the blog! This has been a crazy trip, and I wish it were easier to update the blog, but I'll work with what I have. Well, Gio and I are in the city, alone, at a cyber cafe. So much has happened in the past few days.
The flight was long and tiring, but it was exciting nonetheless. We saw so much. The Italian Alps, The tip of the Italian boot, Amsterdam (which was the most perfect, organized city I have ever seen, and an amazing sunrise in the sky were just a few of our sights. Gio actually got stopped by security in Detroit for taking pictures of the plane. He did look fairly suspicious, but it all worked out. I only lost one bag, and I got it the next day, so it was almost a flawless trip.
We are staying in an apartment in South C, which is about ten to fifteen minutes south of the city (with average traffic). The apartment is nice, and is surrounded by a huge wall topped with barbed wire (less exciting than the shards of glass on the other security walls). We are right outside of a slum, which is full of tiny, handmade shacks, made of scrap metal. These are called Kiosks.
For the most part, we have been taking in the city, and learning how to get around. Nairobi is a very chaotic city, but it is loads of fun. The craziest part for me is the driving. It seems like there are no rules, though everyone claims that is not true. People are just crazy, and they don't stop for people or care about anything. In order to get into the city, we need to jump on a matatu, which works like a bus, but they are all run down vans. On each matatu, there is a driver and another guy that runs the back of the van. This other guy is constantly jumping on and off the moving matatu, calling other people aboard and collecting money. You tap the side of the van to signal you want to get off. It is great, and very cheap. It costs thirty shillings for each trip to Nairobi (it is seventy shillings to every dollar).
Gio and I have a basic understanding of the city, and we are getting around very well. We have visited a number of students KKM is sponsoring, which is very exciting. We have met so many interesting people, and I will never forget them. All of the donations we brought (backpacks, toys, etc.), have been greatly appreciated. Everyone here sends their thanks to those of you who have helped.
The food is another amazing part of Kenya. I love cooking, eating, and trying anything, so this is perfect. I have tasted so many new foods, like pilao, ugali, and samosas. They are all amazing and very different. The tastes of the city is one of my favorite parts.
Well, I hope to update this again soon, but I think this is enough for now. Gio and I are going to explore the city. I am so thankful for this adventure, and I am constantly in awe of God and how he works through our lives. I love you all.
-Victor Rogers IV