I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas! It has been a wonderful break and time to relax and recover from production and media projects has proved to be very refreshing. The city of Nairobi seems to hibernate during this year as the majority of people travel to the country sides of Kenya to spend with their families. It has been interesting not choking on exhaust when walking by the usual busy streets. It's kind of nice when I think about it.

After spending a fruitful time photographing New City Fellowship's Christmas nativity event, a good late lunch was shared with friends on the missionary's compound. Later that day, we took some mandazis (African break cakes) and chai (tea) to the guards. We only met with one of our two guards: the faithful Francis who was very grateful for the gifts. Smiling as usual, he thanked us and immediately began to pour a cup of chai while digging into the mandazi.

It has been a very relaxing Christmas this year with minimal hype and relaxing fellowship. Even a volley ball game was started (remember I'm in Africa; balmy weather all round). When the day was spent, I went into scripture reading and novel reading. Finally the hour struck indicating the time to end the day. I thank God so much for all He has and is doing in and through me. He is alive and working mightily!

-In Christ

David Sekiguchi