Sari Constantinos, recently married, is on her honeymoon to Kenya, Africa, with her new husband, Nikolas Constantinos. She decides to write a quick letter to Louisiana, to let her know how they are doing.
Sat., May 28, 2005, Eldoret, Kenya, Africa~
Dear Louie in America~
Jambo, as they say here in Kenya, Africa! Habari gani? (I believe that is the correct term for "How are you?" in Swahili.) I am well, and so is Nikolas; we are now in Kenya, Africa, as I write this, and it is so different from Greece and Finland it is absolutely UNREAL!
We are staying at a Maasai village here in Eldoret, and it is barren, desolate, not much to see or do. But the Maasai people have been very gracious, and they marvel at my pale skin and fair hair, and they think that Nikolas is very odd looking too. They look at us and chatter in their Maasai language, and even though we don't understand them, it is clear that they are fascinated by us. We just got here, and they are getting ready to take us to a Maasai welcoming ceremony, and I am a little scared, because I really don't know what to expect.
We got to Kenya safely two days ago, and we were in Nairobi, but now we are here in Eldoret, and it is like we are in a different world. We saw some wild animals here (cheetah, lion, elephants, giraffes, etc.), and it was quite exciting! We have already taken many pictures, and yes, we will send you some when we get copies made. The weather here is very hot and dry, but we are surviving. We don't have to worry about getting sick because we got the required shots before we came, but I WILL say this: the flies here are absolutely TERRIBLE! And they are BIG ones, too! ICH!
Today, after the Maasai welcoming ceremony, we will have a grand feast, and then we will go on a safari; we are both really looking forward to it, but as I said, I am nervous about the welcoming ceremony. I heard that the Maasai drink milk with blood; I am sorry, but that doesn't sound too appetizing! What if I get sick or throw up? Will they be mad at me?? Or will they feed me to the lions??
I know this is short, but I wanted to let you know that we were thinking of you and were wondering how you were doing. Hope to hear from you soon; until later, this is Sari (in Kenya, Africa, no less) saying Kwaheri (Swahili for Nakemiin)!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your Finnish-Greek friend in Africa, Sari Annike Constantinos. :)
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Sat., May 28, 2005, Eldoret, Kenya, Africa~
