Success!

As I said Mt. Kilimanjaro was cloud-covered on our way north to Nairobi, so we were praying for a sighting on way home with the overnight in Moshi, which is closer and has hotels with views.  A young woman at a gas station suggested a YMCA -- take a left at the 2nd roundabout, so we headed in that direction with the mountain in sight but still some clouds covered the peak.  Never found the Y but followed a hotel sign down a dirt road and then down an even smaller dirt road to the gate and barbed wire fence of the loveliest piece of paradise!  Cottage style rooms around a small lawn area with beautiful plantings--flowers, trees, shrubs--AND the mountain.
  After unloading and getting settled in air-conditioning (as soon as there was power) we relaxed in their open air "restaurant" with samosas and beverages.  Within the hour the clouds disappeared and there it was in all its majesty!  What a sight....and to think I actually contemplated a climb--silly me.  I am in awe of the Hanson siblings who did make the climb--what an accomplishment!

Finally, pictures of the toddlers at the orphanage....quite the rowdy group of 10 (7 boys!!).  And I already have a few favs.  Balloons were quite popular and got them to sit for 30 seconds.  Cora demonstrated how to look pregnant at 2.....do you think sister approved? haha!