sights from the car

Driving* in Kenya is always provides a bit of entertainment.  First, it is harrowing as the roads are narrow and poorly made; there are donkey carts, bicycles and pedestrians to avoid; overtaking -- often too close for comfort -- slower cars into the other lane of traffic is a common occurrence; accidents are not uncommon (in 2010, close to 4,000 people were killed in road traffic accidents.  We see God's protection for us every time we get in a car and make it safely to our destination!).  Some of the things we see are just amusing, though.

* small disclaimer: I don't drive. I just mean driving in general. I'm happily in the passenger's seat at all times.

Please forgive the following photos. Most were taken from the car and I didn't have a chance to get the settings just right. I hope, though, that they'll give you a sense of a drive around Kenya. 

 don't drive your car over the edge

 biking uphill is too hard, and here's this truck with handy ropes, so why not?

 a green farm. I think this is cabbage and sukuma (kale). Thankfully, the drought is over!

 farm stand on side of road

I always wonder who wants to buy fresh fruit from the side of the highway, esp when diesel trucks spew a lot of smoke on them all the time

 sheep skin rugs (and sometimes, hats!)

 turkeys and chickens, too

 will God judge for typos?

 hard to see this 18 wheeler toppled over in a ditch...

 this is a fairly typical sight on Sunday morn.  There's a bit of a down grade and a curve. 

It doesn't take much to send them over the edge

My favorite

This is to a fabulous view of the Rift Valley. 

I just think some of the other directions are a little misplaced :)

I hope you've enjoyed this little tour. There are plenty more things I could -- and should -- get.  I'll continue to snap away as I have my camera with me.