WELCOME

Often you hear a lot, you see photos, you talk to people who live in situ, still when you encounter a new land it offers many a surprise.

          For my sabbatical, I had the opportunity to come to Kenya in Africa. The region where my religious community works had many surprises to offer. Contrary to the images of vast open 'safari' lands, the mountains and valleys, the mangoes and bananas, tea and coffee… the list of thick, lush greenery goes on. From Nairobi to Embu to Meru to Naro Moru - to the foothills of Mt. Kenya, every region had its uniqueness. From vast open lands near Nairobi to thick green plantations, to forests, to paddy fields in Mwea, from pastures to mountains this part of Kenya is beautiful and rich in resources. The people are well dressed, often very formal and appeared very healthy. As this region surrounds the west side of Mt. Kenya, it's relatively cold and not too hot.