This weekend we visited Muranga, a town 91 km northeast of Nairobi. John met Benard back in 2007 and stayed for a weekend with his parents Stanley and Rosemary. Since then Benard has married Perpetua and has two beautiful children; a girl Kelyn and a son Kamuel. They made us feel very welcome.
Stanley and Rosemary, on the farm, with granddaughters and one of their sons, who John didn't meet in 2007, as he was then is Southern Sudan. He now rides a boda boda around Muranga.
Emily being welcomed into the family
And on that farm there were some...
and some...
An old tuk tuk, the backyard entertainment with the neighbours at Benard's and Perpetua's apartment.
Or nighttime football in the rain and mud!
Baby Kamuel (3 months old)
The St James Cathedral, Muranga is famous for a series of five murals by Elimo Njau. Created in 1959, they tell the story of Christ's life in an African context. Above is the last supper. If you are interested more info here. The article is by the lecturer of the course John took.
Kelyn, Emily and Kamuel
John and Benard, The service was in Kikuyu, the local tribal language, Benard translated during John's sermon.
Walking to church
(Wherever there's a road in Africa there are always people walking)
The scenery around Muranga: It's hilly and very lush. In parts reminded us of the West coast of South Island NZ. (without the banana trees and maize)
Chatting with the local kids.
love ALL the photos, especially Emily with Kelyn and Kamuel. xK
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