It’s been a week, the normal temperature is 38⁰C of dry heat. The wind during the day is crazy and explains why vegetation can’t bloom since the fertile soil has been eroded away. I’m by the river which flows right next to the house, carried away in my thoughts. It is silent and all I can hear are birds and kids talking at a far distance. It’s peaceful and beautiful. Trees that grow by the river are ever green, they seem to protect it – in fact they form a wall all the way downstream.
The homes next to the river enjoy the light breeze and shade from the scorching sun. The kids of the area enjoy swimming in it, which doesn’t really have much water at the moment but I’ve been told it floods when it rains.
Anyway let me inform you on a few things that you might not know. Yes, there is tap water in some areas. Yes, there is electricity (diesel generators, solar & wind power) also in some areas. There are so many motorbikes that mainly transport people from one place to the next. The most common cars are 4*4 vehicles e.g. land cruisers, VX’s, Hilux and Fortuner among others. Ooh the Probox too is a common means of transport. The roads are terrible but most are under construction. The dust is a norm ordeal, no one seems to be bothered by it. Most people walk to wherever they are going. The worst hour to be outside is between 12pm-4pm since the sun literally burns, its closer to the surface here it seems.
Their culture is rich! Well preserved and they are amazing people. Very friendly and welcoming. The neighbouring households are mainly manyattas. The highest population is mainly children and the youth. The old are mainly women. The town is always packed especially over the weekend even on Sundays.
Absolutely love to see it. I haven’t made it that far up in this country. It would be amazing!