Picnic Day?????

Sunday May 15th
Location: Ngong HIlls

So today we would be hiking and having a picnic at the top of a hill.  On our way there I discovered that Ngong Hills consist of four peaks. So I thought the climb would not be so bad then. We stopped to pick up two guards and proceeded to the security entrance for the hill.  The guards both carried two huge heavy guns and they explained that it was because there is alot of violence that occur on the mountain.  We drove for 15 minutes to the conservation office which is near the base of the office. After a while we started our hike at 1:15 pm.  That is when I also heard that it would take about four and half to five hours.  AHHHHH!!!!
Starting the walk I was in the back of the pack and I decided to carry my heavy bag along for the trek (smh at myself).  My professor noticed that I was struggling and offered to carry my bag for me.  As went up the first hill we passed a windmill farm which I thought was cool because they looked so huge up close.  Ngong Hills is alongside the Great Rifts Valley and is home to a tribe of Masaiis. After getting up the first hill I was so exhausted.  Many of my peers were ahead of me but I wanted to hike at my own pace.  As we climed the second hill, I couldn't help but to stop and absorb all the beauty around me.  I took many pictures of the hills, the lake and the other mountains in the Great Rift Valley.  We were even able to see the next Mountain we would climb.  The next hill we were able to sit and have our mini picnic.  The view was unbelievable on the other side you could see the city and downtown Nairobi.  The second half of the walk I really had to push myself.  The only way that I was able to get through was to keep saying a powerful scripture to myself, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Each step I took I recited these words. Sometimes I felt like giving up and crying but having some of the girls stay behind and encourage me gave the push I needed to continue,  The last two hills were filled with trees and barely had a walk way.  It was alot steeper.  I was elated once I got to the top and could see the main road.  It brought a pep to my step; I was almost done!!  The rest of the way was a slow decline.  I also learnt that the mountain on that side was known as kono baridi because it was alot colder there.  Ben and I walked and talked.  At the finish line of course was Wamai recording every one's arrival as last years group did make it to the first hull.
Anyways, so much for a picnic on a hill.