A day in the field

Yesterday, I went out into the field the first time after being sick. We started the day out right, with me driving and drinking my liquidy yoghurt from a bag. It was my very first time driving here, on the wrong side of the car, and on the wrong side of the road. Luckily, my stellar driving skills payed off and I didnt manage to crash the car or hit anyone on the side of the road. I did almost hit a boda boda driver, but technically that was his fault because he almost drove into me!

We spent the beginning part of the day at the market and then headed out to look at some goats. While driving to one parish, our path was interrupted by a herd of ancholi cattle. Those cattle are absolutely amazing!

Our journey was also slowed by a matoke truck that was picking up matoke to fill their load as they went. Luckily, the men were fascinated by us muzungus and were very eager (maybe a little too eager) to have their pictures taken.

Of course, when we finally reached the parish, we saw many cute children along the way. This bunch of children must of known we were coming because they started dancing as soon as they saw our vehicle.

This other bunch of children was amazed by the camera, something that is not always the case. We tried to take a picture of some children while we were waiting for the matoke truck and they got terrified and ran into the bush. I wasn't quite prepared for that reaction, but I guess now I know. Not all kids here like their pictures being taken.