Day Two from Sara's Perspective

Before we left, I always had in my mind how different things would be in Kenya, however I had no idea what to expect. Today, going through the city with the Kenyans really showed exactly how different things are.
As we began walking toward downtown Eldoret, the first thing I noticed was how many people looked at us. Obviously they looked at us because we were white, but it’s something I’ve never, ever experienced before. The 3 Kenyans that showed us through Eldoret were more than happy to answer all of our very Americanized questions. It was very kind and patient of them. We went through a few small shops that held a lot of jewelry and animal carvings.
The most terrifying part of the entire day was crossing the street. I cannot even count how many times anyone in our group was almost taken out by a Matatu (bus).
Personal space was never an option while walking the streets of Eldoret. People would walk up against you. Though, on another note from personal space, people weren't afraid to walk up to you, shake your hand, introduce themselves, and then want to know about you. I met so many people near the market and they were all so willing to be personable. It's something so uncommon in the states. Why aren't we all willing to meet new people and geniuinely want to know them? When we ask people, "How are you?" how much do we truly want to know how they are? The people here were genuine. They were interested in us. Personally, I wanted to know more about them as well. This is a concept I would more than love to begin doing back home. I want to know people because that's what we're called to do. We all are called to do life together, but in America, we're so independent and need to present to others that WE have it all under control. We have nothing under control. We are but humans. It's all to God that we have everything and we are blessed with what we have. To do life together we must share our blessings, whatever they may be, with others. We're here together, not alone. We must live like that. It's what we were made to be; together.