Karibu Sana

 Last day in Thika...time flew by, there is so much to say but the right words seem elusive now.  Perhaps a windfall will occur by the final picture...

Last day with Fundi Minor

The little guy out did himself today. 

Mwendi, the Door Fundi, and Kamao, one of the building Fundis hanging the doors. 

Fundi Minor --not product testing!

Plaster and Mason Fundi, Alfonse, puts the finishing touches on the urinal with Joseph.  Alfonse, 70+ years, walks to the job site with a handmade cane of gnarled hard wood. He carefully places the cane against a tree and proceeds to carry and place 15-20 lb stones all day.  He quietly recommends construction modifications which are adopted without issue by the other fundis.  

Final saw cuts...my arms are failing!

Antony wields the panga!

Fundi Minor and his crew

Our Crew--Mwendi, Antony with Fundi Minor, Kamao, Alfonse, Joseph, Dominic and John.  Thank you!

The kids and THEIR new choos

PRICELESS!

The car is moving...this face appears for one last time.  She has been a recurring presence in my world.  The bell rings and she's leaning against the tree, offering to carry a stone or help shovel.  She knows my name but has declined to reciprocate.  I have seen this child everyday and am captivated.  Today...her words "Asante Sana, Beth. Kwaheri."  (Thank you and good bye). 
Karibu sana, little one!