How about some Kenyan cows...

We went to Crater lake near Lake Naivasha and thought we'd catch a Matatu back (a small bus-like minivan). We started walking along the old dusty road and thought would just wave down the Matatu as it passed---the matatu never passed. It was approaching sun down and we still had about 6 miles to go when we saw an SUV coming our way and I stuck my thumb out.......Luckily it was a group of French tourists and not something else....and they gave us a ride. Funny, I would never hitch hike in the States but I've done it in Kenya and El Salvador.

Anyways, along that old dusty road we ran into these cows (along with some giraffes). They were not scared of us at all but I was a little scared that their Masaai owners might not like us being so close.

Can't take a picture of a cow and not post it to the family blog

At first I tried to approach the cow, but that just spooked it. As soon as I kneeled down, though, it got all curious. It was like "Hey, who are ya and whatcha doin'? Would you like some cow snot on your lens? I thought so."

Sassy Gay Friend

Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnvgq8STMGM

Awesome site you all must check out...

rateyourstudents.blogspot.com

Whenever I have an annoying student or classmate (or sometimes even professor), this site makes me happy.

Introducing Marlo

Boston Marathon/Accelerated Cure

Hey family,

I'm not sure what bits of this story you all have heard so here's how it goes. In June I qualified for the Boston Marathon. For my age and gender, I have to run another marathon in under 3 hours and 40 minutes just in order to be allowed into the Boston Marathon.
However, in a stroke of unintelligence, I did not register in time, and all 25,000 spots filled up before I registered.
So, I decided to join a Charity Team. I joined the Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis charity team. I have to raise $5,000 dollars by April 19, and I'm scared. That is a lot of money!
I hate asking family for money, but I would really appreciate anything you all can afford toward this cause. I have a website at http://www.firstgiving.com/rebeccamackelprang

I'd really appreciate your help. Also, corporate sponsors who donate $750 or more get their company logo on the team shirt. Know of any companies interested?
Accelerated Cure Project is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, nonprofit public charity. Its federal employer ID number is 04-3555864.

Thanks family, I love you all very much, anything and everything helps!

XOXO,
Becky

Baby blanket for a friend