Leslie, that great Woman of the World, writes a follow-up post:

"Hello again,
"I thought I would do a follow up email to my last one because so many of you wrote back with lots of concern for my well being. Thanks to all of you who offered support. I guess it just proves that I am human:)

"So for the record life here is not so bad, it is just a little off center at the moment. Besides the war thing and the theft, life is pretty great. I live on the coast of Kenya after all. It is currently 90 degrees out! My office over looks the aqua marine greens and blues of the Indian Ocean, white sand beaches and palm trees. I have meet some wonderful people and get to work on an Island with terrific women. The people on the coast are like the food, full of flavor and lots of spice. In the evenings I take walks on the beach and relax on the roof watching th e sun set. If life ever gets unbearable I can always take a safari and see some elephants. What I am trying to say is this life has many challenges but all in all it is pretty special.

"I appreciate all your concern. A little homesickness is some times healthy, it makes you appreciate all the amazing people in your life. That would be all of you!"