Just arrived at Watamu
Category: Uncategorized | Date: Sep 01 2008 | By: davidngala
Hi this is Carol,
I just arrived at Watamu on the morning of the 25th, it was a long trip for Nairobi to Malindi and them to Watamu and finally stepping out of the bus was a relief. I was picked by Henry the Manager at Mwamba guest house in Watamu, who was more than helpful to help me get my stuff and took me to Mwamba - A Rocha’s base.
Photo of Mwamba - A Rocha Kenya’s base.
As we drove into Mwamba guest house at A Rocha I was welcomed by the vast ocean - the Indian ocean gashing its water on to the shore, the sound of the wave rolling out on shore was beautiful and the view was spectacular to say the least, the cool breeze of the ocean and the beautiful trees that brought a cooling effect were my first sight of Watamu, what a sight!! all the travelling was worth it.
The beach just outside Mwamba.
At Mwamba I was welcomed by the Mwamba staff and volunteers - Julia and Sam. It was such a joy to finally have arrived at Watamu and it was even a greater joy to be surrounded by a group of lovely people at Mwamba who made me feel so much at home, it felt like family to me. In Swahili “tamu” means sweet and I guess “watamu” could mean “of the sweet” this is definitely true at Mwamba as the crew at Mwamba are sweet people- I was in the land of the sweet.”
After a short nap I was introduced to the rest of the staff and activities at Mwamba as well as briefed on what FoASF has been doing so far and how A Rocha has been helping out with FoASF activities in the absence of Colin the Chairman of FoASF.
I later took a stroll to the beach to embraced the mighty roar of the ocean, the white sand and blue waters. I could not take my eyes off them, I stood there for a while, still, not moving, almost not believing my sight!!
As I laid my head to rest after a warm and wonderful meal, I had never felt more at peace with myself than today, then I knew that all will be well…. as I take on my new task.
Signing out …..
Carol
Tags: , David Ngala, Friends of Arasbuko Sokoke Forest, Watanu
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