1. Staying Clean

You can’t stay clean in Kenya.

I’m serious.

The dumbest thing you can do (after walk home after dark without an armed escort or a machete by your side) is dress in white or off-white pants.

You can literally stand still — in the middle of the street — and still get dirty.

2. Safe Streets

“We were walking on this nice street,” another volunteer explained, “when we passed a set of buildings with high fences and troupes of guards everywhere, toting large guns.”

“There was a sign there, with a smiley face,” her friend continued, “along with the phrase “We hope you enjoyed your visit on Kenya’s safest street”".

3. Canada Day

I’m going to miss Canada Day.