Today's lunch...it multiplies!!!

Food. Food in Kenya. Lots of people at home ask about it. “What do you eat there?” Today’s lunch…Actually, I had already eaten when I remembered I wanted a picture, so this is Mr. Mayoli’s, but I ate the same thing. Much less.

It’s rice with green grain beans (lentils) and shredded cabbage. First of all, I’m not a fan of rice. It’s a texture thing. The lentils and cabbage isn’t too bad…at first.

So, I put some in my dish. Just a little. The house help who cooks the food is almost offended by how little. It grew. The first few bites aren’t bad. But then I swear it multiplies! As I’m chewing, it doesn’t seem to go away. I’m watching TV and realize that it’s still in my mouth! You know how it’s a little harder to swallow something you don’t really like? That’s it. And I’m tired of eating it, but look at my dish and it’s still there! Mind you, I barely filled the bottom of my dish (same size as Mr. Mayoli’s – about ¼ of what he had). Obviously, if you know me, you know I have no problem eating! But, this definitely ain’t yer Chic-fil-a!

Anyway, stay tuned…You’ll love the ugali experience!! I think that’s dinner tonight.

Speaking of dinner…last night was fun. I met friends for dinner at Village Market, a very Westernized place. The HFBC team went there for lunch and the Masai Market last year when they were here. We decided to eat at a Chinese restaurant instead of the food court. So…dinner – Chinese food – in Africa – listening to Dolly Parton playing in the background! Fun times.