My hairstylists

Part of what I love about living on the mission station here is all the kids that are around. I have to admit, sometimes the repeated knocks on the door for "sweets" can get old, but I love chatting with them on my way home from work. 3 of the girls have become regulars to my house and love to play with my "mzungu" (foreigner) hair. I reward them with 10 shillings (about 15 cents) and a piece of gum, a cookie, or a piece of candy. Today they decorated my hair with some natural embellishments - leaves from one of the trees in my backyard. They were very proud of their work, but sad later in the day when they saw me without my braids.

Me with Brenda (L) and her sister Chebet


Grace, Brenda and Chebet