There are two beds placed side by side. I'm sitting on the edge of one bed next to my brother Martin. On the other bed, Simon and Charles are sitting with their friend Joseph. There is a boy next to me who does not speak a word. He just watches as we talk about our two countries.
Martin pulls out a scrabble board from beneath the bed.
It surprises me to see something so familiar, especially since we were just talking about everything being so different. I am now struck by how we are also alike. We divide the wooden blocks and start to play. My brothers show their intelligence through their vocabulary and quickness. My homestay mother preparing our meal Kikuyu women are strong in character, endure hardships and live a spirited and joyful life.