Many of the generous people who are Friends to Kenyan orphans live in North America and are bundled up right now. It's winter - which can mean snow, ice and low temperatures.

However, in Kenya, it is one of the best times of the year - summer. The temps can be hot depending on the elevation. The nights are still cool, and the days long and sunny. December to March is typically dry and warm.

The season of long rains starts in March, and is sometimes known as the muddy season. Right now though, the weather in Kenya is perfect.

So while you are shoveling, shivering, scraping windshield and thawing your toes, warm yourself with some warm thoughts of Kenya.

summer in Kenya