I love locally made Kenyan dresses. Even though, new generation wears more western style, especially woman in rural areas and old generation still prefer to wear their authentic and characteristic dresses. The texture, bright colours and patterns are amazing. They are nicely done and opposite colours sit so well. Actually I have been looking for a local shop that sells these dresses and tops, if I feel brave enough, will even plan to get one for myself. Masai Market sell some fabrics, like dresses, skirts and tops, even though they are wonderful, but not as authentic. I asked Theresia to take me one of these shops, and cannot wait to go.
Like in any big city, rush hour is very busy in Nairobi as well. You can see the roads, matatus, buses are packed with people who are trying to get to work. And no matter what the road and weather conditions are, ladies do not give up on their high heels. And that is admirable and I do envy that. Probably I like my comfort way too much!
My favourite day of the week is Sunday here. Traffic is not as bad as rest of the week and everybody dresses so nice, girls are in bright colourful dresses with their hair nicely done, little handsome boys wears sometimes even cute suites, holding their parent's hands. The streets are busy with people who go to church, do some shopping, or just out to socialise.
Sundays make me travel back in time...It reminds me holidays in back home years ago, where people used to put their best dresses on, to visit the elderly. I loved that tradition. Unfortunately, now holidays are an excuse to get away from work or big cities, is not that sad...
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