Today the medical team enjoyed an extra hour of sleep and then off for a busy day of shopping, lunch and a tour.
Our first stop was a school for children with disabilities. We went there to visit Hanzie, a former student at Crossroads Academy in Vipingo. He was transferred here last year in order to receive more appropriate education and care.
Hanzie with Chris and Katie.
First time I met Hanzie, 2010.
Pastor John from Vipingo
Hanzie remembered Roger
Patrick the Principal was kind enough to give us a tour
Hanzie's teacher
Making friends as we take a look around
Some of the children are in a vocational training program where they are taught to make things for resale. We did some of our souvenir shopping here.
Dorms where the children stay.
This class room was for people with hearing and sight impairments.
This was an eye-opening experience that we all felt grateful to have been witness to. We left there feeling happy to have met some really special people, and with the knowledge that Hanzie is in really good hands. But also with a heavy heart because we want to do so much more.
We also did some souvenir shopping and got to pick out some great Kenyan gifts for our loved ones and people who donated toward the trip expense. we appreciate the hard work and craftsmanship that goes into these items.
Bag one of Chris and Katie's bag-o-gifts from the wood carvers shop
Girl Guides in Shanzu, a transitional workshop for ladies with disabilities.
We had a great day in the Mombasa area and very much look forward to getting back to work tomorrow.