George’s sister, Caro, came back with us to Tanzania. Since George had to stay in Kenya for a few
more days and I had to hurry back to Moshi because our house sitter had to go
home, we thought it would be nice for Caro to travel with me and Eli. We had wanted her to come and visit for a
while, but thought this timing would be perfect. George escorted us to Nairobi and I am so
glad he did. The bus company we used
changed locations in Nairobi to a busier, scarier part of town. George got us a taxi and took us to the
hotel. He made sure we had dinner (Good,
American style PIZZA! One of the great
things about being in Nairobi is having treats we can’t get in Moshi.) and then
got right back on another bus back to Kisumu, arriving at 4:00am. Poor guy.
Before leaving, George arranged for us to get bus tickets on
the shuttle to Moshi the next morning.
Just before we left, I ran back into the hotel to grab something I left
behind. When I came back to the bus, I
was surprised to see someone I knew from Moshi!
He recognized Eli (who was with Caro) when he got on the bus. His name is Charles. He is Kenyan and an insurance agent. We met him at his “extended office,” a coffee
shop next to the grocery store, and have talked to him several times
since. He was extremely kind to us. He paid for our bus tickets to Arusha and
then drove us from Arusha (where he had
left his car) to Moshi. He looked out
for us on the journey and escorted us through the border. It was a blessing to have him there. Situations like that I know are arranged by
God. There are SO many shuttles and
buses to Moshi and for us to be on the same one was not a coincidence. George
is such a good protector so I always feel safe traveling with him. I never have to worry about anything. Being without him though, I would have to be
in charge and look out for Eli and Caro (who had never been to Nairobi or
Tanzania before) on my own. It was a
relief to travel with someone else we know.
I’m sure it put George more at ease too.
Thank you Lord!
How perfect was that for you. I can't imagine a more scary place in Nairobi. It was hectic enough in Nairobi where we got the bus. Did you get Ice Cream too? Glad you gut to ride in a car from Arusha!
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