Sticky Kisses

We had a free day today. We visited the elephant orphanage and the giraffe park. It was great to get up close and personal with the animals. We were even able to get some sticky kisses from the giraffes! They have such long, long tongues. Thankfully, they didn't have bad breath! We also met Jennifer for lunch at the Karen Blixon House ("I had a farm in Africa!" -- Out of Africa). Check out the video on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwyvcOIHljI

We are now stuck in Nairobi traffic in the dark. It took us nearly 3 hours to get to the baby elephants - we almost missed them (they only feed them from 11 - 12) - and now it is taking even longer to get back to the hotel. I think I would have preferred some sticky hugs from the little kids at HOREC today! After "sweets" (i.e., candy), their little hands and mouths get quite sticky! Some of the letters and pictures we are bringing back home will be a little sticky, too! (Don't worry, Paul, we also brought them toothbrushes and toothpaste!)

The bright spot is we were all able to pick up a few souvenirs to share with loved ones at home and as momentos of a wonderful trip.

It is hard to believe our time is coming to an end. Tomorrow will be our last day with the kids at HOREC. I will need a bit of a pep talk from Gerry so I don't cry all day tomorrow. I cannot even think about not seeing these little ones' faces without crying. I wish everyone could receive their love like we have this week.