still in kitale

We have heard that fuel is now trickling into Kitale gas stations, so we are planning our next move. We will likely get gas tomorrow (Sunday), and, depending on the safety on the roads, we may travel to Nairobi on Tue or Wed. Many renegade road blocks on the main highway have been removed, and we can go by military escort convoy from Kitale to Eldoret, Eldoret to Nakuru, and probably Nakuru to Naivasha or Nairobi. We have heard troubling reports about the stretch closest to Nairobi, where they are allegedly only letting Kikuyus and Mzungus (whites) pass through. Though I 'pass,' Anthony & the kids do not....

One of the doctors at Anthony's office (he works for a British medical NGO, MERLIN), has arranged a charter flight to pick people up in Kitale, Eldoret, and Naivasha. We were offered space - but only for Anthony, Toby, and myself - meaning we would have to leave Leah, Kevin, and the car in the village. As far as I'm concerned, I don't want to split the family up - who knows when it would be safe to travel (by bus) up to Kitale, then back with the kids to Nairobi. So I voted to wait until we get fuel and confirmation on the safety of the roads, and we go together.

Thankfully, neither one of us is expected to report to work until the situation is safe, so we can wait it out in safety here. As before, I'm in the Kitale Club, sneaking another blissful shower and charging my gear. Since our car has no fuel, we took a crappy bike and walked/doubled about 6-7 km to the nearest place that we could catch a vehicle to Kitale... now it's almost dark, and we have the return journey to face!

My phone may not be on all the time to conserve battery, but we are all ok & safe in the village!