Habari! I’ve been busy with preparations for my trip. I finally signed up for the STEP program, which is a program through the US government for traveling to keep up with the latest news in the area your going and other safety precautions.
I also realized a little to late that I don’t have a way to get Kenyan Shillings. My debit card is expiring next month, and I can’t seem to find a money changer in Singapore that will change to Kenyan shillings. The current plan is to go to Germany (which is where my layover is at) and to get the Kenyan currency…Hopefully it works…
I’m also learning about the grammar of Swahili, or should I say Kiswahili. It is very interesting and quite complex.
In other news, I went to Singapore’s Funan center, which was recently renovated; it is very new and shiny. This is probably one of the more touristy areas but is a super nice shopping center. I went to Toast box, where the common food is the traditional Kaya toast. It is a sweet-jam like spread that is usually put with butter on thin and light toast.
Unrelated, but every time I go out, I always walk past this:
A lot of times, during certain seasons, there will be food next to the fire ring as sacrifices. When my Grandmother see the sacrifices, she always gets annoyed because it attracts stray cats and birds. She would also complain about the mess:)
See you tomorrow for more stories!
Happy Adventuring,
Gabrianne
My Adventures in Limuru, Kenya 