The past couple of weeks have been ridiculous! Really great, but totally, absurdly, ridiculous... Let me just set the stage for you. We have been going along our way learning Kiswahili and our technical skills. The material is dynamic and applicable to the lives of our future community. Its been really fun. And then, Friday happened.
So we were informed that some media might come and observe our language class. This was mildly unnerving but interesting news. They were to visit for 20 minutes or so and then move on to some other classes to create some sort of news piece. What happened in actuality was quite different.
A cameraman observed the class for at least 20 minutes. And by observed I mean he got right up in our faces while we stumbled through rudimentary Kiswahili; it was pretty tough to keep it together. The crew then proceeded to take Jennie and I through a series of b-roll shots intended to reinforce mazungu gender roles. They had her washing potatoes, and cleaning our clothes, and all the while firing questions at her. She handled it like a champ. I on the other hand was pulled aside separately and interviewed while picking peas in the garden. It wasn't pretty. To make this long story short, they got enough footage of us looking stupid to keep the continent laughing long after we're gone.
In light of this, things are really going well. We are anxious to know where our future site is, and will be finding out within a few days, so keep your eyes peeled for another post. And yes... pictures as promised.
1 comment:
Nick & Jennie, Keep up the good video work. Who knows, you all may be able to start your own Hollywood in Kenya. You could always fall back and do a Tarzan movie I suppose. Let me know the best time of year to visit Kenya. I have a buddy on the hook to come with me. Looking at '08. Can't wait for the pictures!! Uncle J.
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