Differences and Similarities

After a short trip – close to half way around the world and crossing the equator – we have arrived in Nairobi, Kenya. With an only few hour late arrival on a 25 hour journey, only one lost bag, and at 12:45 am, a Land Cruiser that wouldn’t start without a little pushing and battery arcing, all things can be considered as having gone well. You have to smile.

Weather is a very pleasant sunny day, in the high 70’s while the night will drop to the mid 50’s. Our accommodations at the Methodist Guest House, on Oloitoktok Road, are quite comfortable, especially after the two 9 hour segments on the flight over.

Travel, especially international travel, causes one to think and reflect globally. Think and reflect on the differences and the similarities. The differences and the similarities of the geography, the animals, the birds, the vistas, and most important; the people; their cultures, their foods, their economies, their languages, their cities, their towns, their lifestyles, their families, their interest, and their wants, needs, and dreams …
Cherish and celebrate the differences – recognize and appreciate the similarities … both create the right balance.

Its World Cup 2010 Finals night so many are focused on the football pitch in South Africa for the big match. Either the Netherlands or Spain will win the right to put their Country’s name on the trophy for the first time … we’ll be in front of our big 13” TV watching with the rest of the world – Cheers!