Remembering that most Kenyan children had never experienced the African wildlife seen in brochures, we arranged a day at Nairobi Safari Walk, a showcase of Kenya’s representative animals and plants in wetland savannah and dry forest ecosystems. We took two busses of students(42),and 4 teachers for a day that far exceeded our expectations.They had so much fun. For the first time they could see lions, a leopard, ostriches, giraffes, crocodiles and all sorts of deer-like creatures. It was such a gift for us to see them so excited.
Lunch followed; individually wrapped plates of French fries, sausage, samosa, donuts, bananas, cold juice and water...a feast. Many children had not eaten since leaving school the previous day and several had small plastic containers to bring 1/2 their meal home to family. It was humbling to observe.
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