Ramogi Resource Center

Written 6/27

The center is a gorgeous facilty focused around a main house where Apollo lives wit his family which inlcudes rambunctious boy named Isaac who has quickly become our unofficial masoct. The quest rooms are located in four wings: Toronto (where the men sleep), New York (where the women sleep), Milan and an almost complete one named after Apollo's mother. He warmly described her as a strong and compassionate woman.

The rooms are much nicer than we expected: we share with only two other people, have beds with sheets, blankets and bathrooms with FLUSH toilets. We even (on most days) have lights after sundown. On our first night the door handle snapped so the bathroom door won't stay shut on its down, nothing to complain about overall.

The center also includes a beatiful gathering spot built more traditionally with a thatched roof, an outdoor kitchen, farm land and various animals including a cute dog named Tiger. Much of the food we eat is grown here and despite our fears the food is wonderful.

The center is located near the heart of the village and right next to the Ramogi Primary School, Ramogi Early Childhood Development center and the Protestant Church. Almost immediately we're swarmed by children who want to play with us, learn English and teach us Dipadola (the local language). Kenya is less than 20 minutes walk which provides for an extra excitement when gazing at the already breathtaking view.