Africa '99 - Medical Mission to Kenya

During the summer of 2001 i got involved with a medical missions team. destination: Kenya length of stay: one month (way too short). the following posts are straight copies from my paperback journal that i had kept. i tried my best to write even though i was too sick most of the time. after going through this experience i vowed to always carry a good camera where ever i go, cuz disposable cameras are not that great and not very reliable. enjoy.

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Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Friday, March 10, 2006

Marius saved my life, twice


Marius saved my life twice (in a way), so far. First of all he provided medical treatment when I was sick. He even gave up his precious water for me to drink and rehydrate myself. There was another time - back in Nanyuki when we were jogging early in the morning. As usual Marius eventually starting running so far ahead of me that I coudln't even see him for miles. Sometimes I tought he ran back to Nairobi. Anyway, I decided to stop and talk to some of the locals, expecting to meet Marius on his return run.

Well apparantly Marius and I missed each other because about an hour or so later Marius was riding a bicycle (where he got it I have no idea). He was wide-eyed. Not long after, I was riding on the back of the bicycle (on the carry-rack) while Marius was peddling up and down a series of hills at about 30 mph. Marius was just brutal and unforgiving with the big speed bumps. My headache is returning - Must rest now.