Mom takes pictures I don't think of

One of the nice things about having a visitor is that they get to be a tourist! They take pictures that I don't think of taking and notice things that have long since become a "normal" for me.

For instance:

The new bunch of avocados growing in my yard.

Children carrying various objects on their heads.

Riding a motorcycle - after walking, this is my primary mode of transportation.

There are lots of weaver birds in the area, and they build cool houses.

A dilapidated and oddly placed pump station - it is out in the almost farm area where I go running.

Lake Victoria and the large boulders that are scattered all over this area.

The fun of visiting some local friends.

It was a stupendous visit with my mom and I think she really enjoyed herself!

Mom is here!!!

I went up to Nairobi this past weekend to escort my mom down to Musoma. So, a 14 hour trip up followed immediately by a 12 hour trip back down initiated the Week of Mom for me. We got in last night and I'll post some more pictures from our adventures during the week but for now here are a few from our bus ride:

The ubiquitous selfie:

Kenyan countryside: 

Business of a Kenyan town:

Window shopping - we even bought some bananas from the bus window: