This archive report was first published on 17 November 2019.
It's been a blissful two weeks for my wife Fiolina and me, with no children around to disturb us. We've been enjoying the peace and quiet, and taking advantage of the opportunity to recharge and enjoy each other's company.
As you may know, my siblings and Fiolina's usually bring their children to stay with us during long school holidays. But this time, we've been spared the chaos of hosting multiple children. We've been able to wake up late, enjoy leisurely breakfasts, and spend our days relaxing and talking.
One of the highlights of our holiday has been our morning routine. We don't wake up early, and instead spend our mornings lounging in bed, enjoying tea, bread, and eggs. On days when I'm training for the Kakamega Forest Marathon, I leave the house early, but Fiolina prepares breakfast for me when I return.
After breakfast, we spend our days talking, watching Nigerian movies, and listening to the radio. We take a leisurely walk to the market to buy food, and then spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying each other's company. We've even started joining each other in the kitchen to prepare lunch, with maini and matumbo being our specialty.
Evenings are spent taking a stroll around Mwisho wa Lami, holding hands, and enjoying the peace and quiet. We come back home to prepare supper, and then spend the evening talking and enjoying each other's company. It's been a truly blissful holiday, and we don't want it to end.
