While in the land of the Kamba we visited a lot of the members of the church who Matt had served and grown to love. We first visited the chapel located in Darajani, a small village outside of Chyulu. While inside we found a Relief Society Enrichment meeting going on. These sisters were making scripture bags with the two sewing machines they had just purchased. It took these good sisters 2 months to save up for the machines and they were so excited, they had already made skirts last month. The sewing machines looked a bit vintage to me and I suppose they would cost a lot more in the States.

We next went to eat lunch with James and Luisa Nzau. Beside their shamba, that Matt was able to help plow, we ate a delicious meal of Muthocoy and milk. Muthocoy is made from a brown beans and maize which is seasoned with sauteed onions, sweet peppers and tomatos. The milk here is from a box and has a bit of a different taste but wasn't bad. It was very sureal to sit in the shade of their humble yard and enjoy the peaceful unhurried life that the Kamba people enjoy. Not everything is easy for them. The rains have been sparse this year and the maize in their shambas (gardens) is struggling. As we left their home, Luisa gave me a seed bag that she had woven as a token of gratitude for giving our son to them as a missionary. What amazing people live here.

We then stopped at Cyrus Nzibu's home to meet his parents. Again we were fed a very authentic African food called Ugali. Well Matt loves Ugali. It is made from maize that is added to boiling water and cooked till it is very thick. Ugali reminds me Cream of Wheat in block form. It is usually eaten with milk and sugar. Well I didn't think it had much appeal but Matt will make it and serve it to all his friends and family when we get home. While leaving to go to Tsavo National Park we started having car problems. We no sooner discovered the problems than we had help fixing it. The African people are so helpful and loving, we felt little effects of the problem.

For lunch the next day we visited with President George and his family. They live in humble home made from handmade bricks and a corregated metal roof. Their home was actually the first place in Chyulu, and in Kenya for that matter, where the church was first organized and met as an official branch. We enjoyed goat stew on rice, very tasty. I must admit I was first afraid that I might get sick eating some of the food here because our digestive systems are not accustomed to it, but I have never had a problem at all. Inside President George's home it must have been 95+ degrees, the walls were made from spare cardboard or plywood pieces that were availble, the front door was a simple cream colored sheet, and the floors were cement. I don't think they own a broom or mop, and they may have never heard of Lysol cleaner, but I have never felt the Spirit so strong and felt so much love within a family as I did in this home. I hope that if it be the Lord's will we can visit someday again.