didn't think you took the picture since ther was some words in the bottom right corner, and yeah it might be me!

Are you Andrew? If not, who? Wish I had taken it but no, it's from the STA gallery.

that picture of the elephants looks cool did you take it yourself?

Thanks Snitzchel!! (I think I may have spelt that wrong...) Do you mean 23 weeks or 2-3 weeks? (I guess it's the latter, otherwise you will have a looong time to wait!) Rachy, I am so jealous you get to know and make friends with so many of these darling little kiddies - I think it's such a great way to meet the locals! I haven't even gone yet and I want to come back... Also, are you staying in a youth hostel at all or going straight to the school? Cos these places are awesome for meeting people - I highly recommend staying in one. Just remember bring toilet paper and sanitising hand-wash - I can't stress that enough!! Love you tons. Have a super few weeks in the BOI sunshine and give Liver a big hug from me and tell her I say "Jambo Liver" ("jambo" = hello) cos I know she really loves that name ay.

hey ally cat your blog is awesome! kenya looks the best! Love the photo of that extremely useful peg... good old santa gave me one too - what a coincedence! but you look like your having an awesome time. The kids are gorgeous! My trip is coming together slowly, cant believe in just over 23 weeks ill be in ghana - how crazy! anyway gotta go but keep up the awesome entries love ya heaps xx rach p.s your blue top looks really good on you! (was thinking of stealing it but it suits you heaps)

Hi Kirsty, Miriam, Some Guy, Auntie Janet & co, Rachy and everyone else!

Jambo! Greetings from Kenya. Sorry this is such a short reply but you know what it's like with Internet cafes and all.

Merry Christmas and God bless you all! :) I hope Christmas was a special time for you and your fam in Germany / Switzerland / Auckland / BOI and anywhere else in the world you may be.

I love getting comments so thanks a lot.

Rachy - you're such a sweetie! Thanks!! And thanks for your email.

For you info:

Anything sent to I-House must arrive AFTER the 8 January (or some time around then...) otherwise they'll chuck it, cos they don't want to store it, just so you know...

The address is:
Alice Banfield
International House
UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, 0550
La Jolla, CA 92093-0550
U.S.A.

Hi there Alice, Jane & Fenton, & Sarah & Rachel who will read this. Christmas greetings to you all and our best wishes for an exciting and blessed New Year. Kailas and Jun leave tomorrow to go home to Tokyo after 6 wonderful weeks. A great experiece all round. Keep up the writing. God Bless. xxx

gosh! are you in africa now! i thought you were in tailand

merry christmas alice!!! wish you all the best for your travels and a good start in the new year :-) love Miriam

merry christmas! I actual sent you and mum an email to both you and her addys but seeing as your on a boat, in africa of all crazy places you may not have checked it today... your blog is awesome if you ever go travelling again you should write a book cos you write so well! im sure even a random who doesnt know you would want to hear more. Hope you arrived in kenya safely and that santa has come to see you (only if youve been good this year like me tho) love u heaps xx rach p.s will update you on ghana addy etc what is your addy in california?

MERRY CHRISTMAS

PS: To John - the baby croc was not so slimy but yes, it was scaly, though the underside was soft as a baby's bottom. OK, maybe not THAT soft, but it was soft. I recommend the experience sometime. Also try eating croc - yum!