Kisumu and Nyando Districts
Trip Start
Jul 19, 2008
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Trip End
Oct 10, 2008
Kisumu, Kenya
Friday, August 1, 2008
Then we went further out of town, to Nyando District Hospital. The route to this hospital was different then the one taken yesterday to Bondo and Siaya. My driver for the day was Niptook and he explained that the terrain on the side of town was a lot different than where I went yesterday. Today, the landscape was very flat, small tress, and very wet. He told me that mostly rice and sugar cane fields are located on this side versus the other side where its mostly good for growing millet and corn. It was very apparent that the soil composition was very different in this area as well. For this dirt was gray in color versus the red I talked about yesterday. Similar housing structures made of mud. I did not have to travel on any dirt roads today. But it still was a very bumpy ride. Lots of potholes.
There are many small children who appear to be alone. There doesn't ever seem to be an adult or an older person with them. They look like they cannot be more than 4 or 5 years old. This is very unusual to me because in the US we rarely let our children out of our sight. Here, they get taken to school on the first day, just so that they know which way to go and then after that, they are on their own. Not just for going to school, but you see them fetching water or going to the markets. No one bothers them and they just proceed on their merry way. Sometimes there may be a group of 5 or 6 of them walking along, mostly when they are coming from school, but many times they are alone.
Next week, I am suppose to be out in the field all week, but the details of this have yet to be confirmed. It would be nice to get all the visits done to the district hospitals in one week and then perhaps I could go back to Nairobi earlier. I hear in order to get to one of the district hospitals this requires going by ferry. I am not looking forward to that.
Comments
Robin
Whatever you do, don't fall in the water and stay away from the crocs (smile). They can be treacherous. Stay well and safe.
Me in PHX
Re: Robin
i hope i am responding to you; i love what i have received thus far; i have nothing in particular in mind; well except to you pass through lions/tigers in your travels; is it hot/how is the food; and are you doing ok.
Be safe
Hi Robin,
You are the adventurer. Sounds a little unsafe, but I know you are alert and taking precautions. It's only been about two weeks, but sounds like you are adjusting to the new culture... or are you just not putting the really bad stuff in your posts? (smile). Are you eating?
Be safe!
Janella
Wild Dogs
Hey Robin,
About time for another entry. You need to upload some photos. Is your RDB bb working..I passed the info on. I don't want to jinx you but am asking anyway..your mattress... I hope they're good. And now about the subject..watch out for those wild dogs..hear tell they're vicious. Be safe and get the posting coming.
Wild Dogs
Hey Robin,
About time for another entry. You need to upload some photos. Is your RDB bb working..I passed the info on. I don't want to jinx you but am asking anyway..your mattress... I hope they're good. And now about the subject..watch out for those wild dogs..hear tell they're vicious. Be safe and keep those posting coming.
Wild Dogs Update
I now see that you have been blogging. I'm not sure how this thing works..I have entry in here twice and not sure how to delete it..so it'll stay.
what an adventure!!
Hey Robin -
I am loving your blog - for those of us who don't leave Rockville Pike - You're a HERO!! Have fun and be safe - Wendy