workday/rest dayI

Saturday here in Nairobi was a challenging work day, full of important questions about brothers and lay, working together in communion.  Presentations, small groups, and large group processing drained my brain.  All good stuff...just lots to think about.

After dinner, though, we headed out to the garden for the Hakuna Matata party - a chance to let off a little steam.

Today, Sunday, was a "rest day".  We had breakfast at 8 instead of 7:15, went to Mass at the MIC, which was quite a celebration with great music, drumming, dance.  We then took part in a tree planting ceremony there at the MIC, followed by a picnic lunch.

THEN, we went to Bomas of Kenya - a place to see traditional villages of the various tribes of Kenya, plus dance and acrobatic performances of the many cultures here.

I think Br. Steve will have some better photos of the dancers.  Plus you can check the champagnat.org website and click on assembly or go to facebook page nairobi2014 to see lots of good pix.

Our first week is complete - many great memories, lots of good work, great conversations, beautiful prayer services...Marists do it right!