First step in Africa 

After the a 13 hour flight from DC I am finally in Africa. Addis Ababa Ethiopia. It is kinda of surreal for me because I can not believe I am actually here! It was so eye opening the first thing I saw from the plane was flying over neighborhoods. It's what you see in photos from here but seeing it first hand really makes it real. The houses are squished together in a block. They are practically on top of each other. The roofs look like flimsy tin and aluminum. It was a humbling experience seeing that in contrast to this huge high tech plane I was on. Let the humbleness begin. I already feel so privileged in what I have and everything I have in the states. 

Well, language barrier. Let me tell you. That is a true barrier. I thought I would be ok but a guy came up to me and was asking me something And I could not tell if he was speaking English or not. People here are really soft spoken. I felt so confused and just shook my head said sorry and walked to find where I was going. US airports are very clear on their signs and directions. Not here. I searched terminal 2 for 15 minutes until I figured how to get to terminal 1. It is quite scary being alone and not having someone else to confide in and make decisions. First step I am growing up in is being brave. Brave in asking questions even if I look silly and being ok with being a bit confused. Through this bravery I got to where I need to be and am waiting for boarding time. More than half way there!, 

Well I made it. Got picture at airport with my sign and everything. Driving to the resident was so cool. The traffic here is crazy. No rules at all you want to go to an intersection you just go in and honk. No American could drive here for sure. 

Got to residence and met Dolles the house keeper. So sweet. And then Benson and the three Australian students played soccer In our court yard. It was so much fun. Barefoot soccer in Kenya with 3 Australians and 2 Kenyans! How many people can say that! And preformed first medical procedure......on myself. Scrapped and took off a big chunk of toenail. So first aid kit came in use today! It has been such an experience already. Can't wait for first day in hospital tomorrow.