what I am about to do

I am about to fly to Kenya for a month. I am about to go visit my grandparents, my aunts and uncles, and my millions of cousins, for the first time since 1996.

I'll be traveling with my aunt Nanyama, who grew up on the farm and has been living in the US for 20 years and is now a doctor. She's got two very small children, and
they'll both be coming as well. My cousin Serah will also be coming along with her daughter Diana, who is the same age that I was on my first trip to Kenya.

We'll cross the border toward the end of the month and spend some time in Uganda through New Year's, before heading back on January 8th.

In Kenya, we're going to be staying with our family on their farm in a very rural part of the country. It's an area with no plumbing, no electricity, and very few cars.

I don't know what kind of access I'll have to communicate back home - but whenever I can, I will try to send as many updates as possible because I feel like what I learn here can be bigger than myself. And I'm dedicated to sharing it with those of you who can't be here.

You all will be in my thoughts as I travel. This is the place where I will post any available photos, stories, and other updates.

For example: if I get malaria you will be the second to know. Hopefully the first will be some sort of medical professional.