For the first two weeks, we stayed with Dr. Michael Chung, his wife Viviane Chao, and their four-year-old son, Adrien. Michael and Viviane are both involved in work with HI
V. Michael has set up the Hope Center for Infectious Diseases which treats patients with HIV. He also does HIV research in Nairobi for the University of Washington. Viviane has been Kenya PEPFAR Deputy Country Director at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. PEPFAR is the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, which provides funding to treat HIV patients in resource-strapped countries. Adrien is a budding musician who plays the violin and excels at the drums.For the latter part of our time in Nairobi, we stayed with Kishor and Kusum Pindolia
, Kusum’s mother visiting from England, and Kishor and Kusum’s three children. Kishor is a successful businessman in the metals industry. Kusum was born in Uganda, spent part of her childhood in England, and moved to Kenya as an adult. The family maintains strong ties to their family roots in Gujarat, India. We enjoyed getting to know the family and were grateful recipients of the exquisite meals prepared by Kusum.
So sorry to hear about Kathleen's wrist, but glad she is healing...you had an amazing trip and it isn't over yet. Glad that you plan to resume your travels after her wrist heals. Perhaps Saskatoon missed you both and hoped you'd pay a visit ^_^! Here's wishing you a peaceful time in Canada and a fantastic journey when you decide to head out again. Much Metta, Kathy
ReplyDeleteSuch a great trip you were having till that horrible trip. I'm so sorry to hear you've had this huge interruption in your plans. May God heal your wrist and keep your travel dreams intact as you recuperate. Maybe you can treat yourselves to a nice massage or a new do or something while you're waiting for the wrist to heal. Lots of time to contemplate.
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Love you lots. Maureen
Sorry about your injury, Kathleen. We hope you're on the mend, and that the doctors will fix you good as new. How long (do you know) before you set off again? In any case - welcome home! Loving wishes and metta, Marie and Norman
ReplyDeleteYou got it right! The pindolia Family is the most genuine and generous family in Kenya. I went to school upto high school & guess who paid for my school fees? Brother Kishor & his Wife Kusum. My mother is their housekeeper, she has been there forever! She raised Kishor & his sister Reshu. I love this Family! Joseph Kulali, Indianapolis, IN. Cell 3174894452
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