John and Gerri: October 2008

Monday, October 13, 2008

Photos in the Chyulu area

We make building bricks from the red mud, stack them, pack the outside with mud leaving vent holes, then build a big fire in the center to temper and cure the brick.

This cussed thing won't go again, at least I have plenty of help. Hey, watch out for the door!

Some trees just have blue bark.

A Coca-Cola billboard on the way to Kambu, this one is for Dee

So many outdoor shops, so little daylight left

Main street Kambu

Nthongoni Chapel

You can get a coke on G. Kioko Road; tomatoes, potatoes and onions on the road as well.

School is out, until tomorrow

This one pumps water

A home in the Chyulu area

There are a lot of Baobab (bay-o-bob) trees in the Chyulu area. The roots of the baobab grow up into the air eagerly waiting the rains. On dark nights, with no moon light and especially when the sky is over caste, the baobab trees move around, and are found in different locations in the morning. Some baobab's have picked up entire homes, and the people inside find themselves high on the top of the roots at daylight. Click on the picture for a enlarged view of the baobab, if you DARE!