Hornbill house is our home away from home. It is a nice duplex with beautiful flowers in front yard (which someone else takes care of!), Rosemary bush, parsely and clothes line. From the small front porch and living room window is a beautiful partial view of the Rift valley, including the sunset. Neighbors in adjoining duplex are an MD (internist) and PA with 18 month old; they are here for 6 months.
Front door of hornbill house. We were told by some we would need mosquitoe nets and to boil or filter water. Nadia and Mom put up nets. Rochelle tried and gave up. Mom took hers down. Nadia is still using hers. Mom and Rochelle started out taking anti-malarials... Rochelle quit after a few days. We filtered water the first day and then quit. We HAVE been bleaching all vegetables and fruit that we don't peel. We have running HOT water (well, most of the time), a washing machine (but clothes must dry on line), 1 1/2 baths.... no TV, but none of us care about that. It is all very comfortable. 
View of house above. Nadia in living room, complete with fireplace.
Kitchen - came with welcoming flowers. We were supplied with dinner of meat and beans, rice, bread, fruit salad and dessert.
Kitchen is well stocked with Gas stove and oven (thankfully since electricity frequently goes out). Microwave (for when the gas runs out), lots of dishes of various types, full refridgerator that keeps items cold (!), toaster, blender, utensils and coffee maker (but we haven't found filters -luckily we brought french presses)
Road to SUPER DUCA and to small market below. Super duca is small store which has an amazing amount of items including frozen meat (chicken, sort of bacon, forget what else), ice cream, PB, breat, toiletries, crackers, pop corn, pop (not TAB and not diet). Little market has many women selling fresh (mostly) vegies and fruit. More on the superduca and market later!
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| Pile of toys and other items we brought to donate. |
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