Fred Murai stopped by The PEOPLE Chronicles during a recent visit to Berks County. He was traveling in the United States to talk about safari trips in Africa. We were curious to learn about his journey. Fred grew up in the Kenyan countryside. As the oldest of 13 children he had to take on chores and take care of younger ones and help out his parents. This meant he was walking 10 miles round trip two times a day to fetch water with his Mother.
What surprised him when he visited the United States? Fred says, “You guys have a lot of running water all the time. When you go for a walk there is no challenge, no snakes, no big animals. The things we take for granted, the basic necessities of life, water and food, are the biggest challenges he and his family face.
He lived close to wild animals in the Kenyan countryside where zebras, hyenas, antelope and buffalo all wander free. The experience of growing up ‘one with the animals’ led to Fred’s desire to share the animals and his countryside with visitors.
Fred says the way kids talk to their parents here in the United States is very different than in Kenya. Listen to his story to learn more of the differences and similarities between our cultures.
