Oct.10, 2010
Sunday
Flew to Nairobi and said our goodbyes to our Philippine friends as Mary Lee and I left to spend the day touring.
Kenney met us as planned prior to my US departure. Our first stop was The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. It is a very unique place as it hand rears orphaned elephants due mainly to poachers killing for ivory. It then slowly returns them to the wild. We watched the orphans as they paraded and played as the guides told each one of their histories.
We drove by Karen Blixen’s home, you know, “Out Of Africa,” story. Where the film was shot.
Kennedy set us up with a guide at the
Then went to the restaurant, Carnivore’s. It is a place all people visiting Nairobi go. They do not serve meat on the endangered species list, although they would like to, but do have an assortment of meats. Waiters come around dressed in a zebra patterned uniform and as long as the number on a toothpick is vertical they continue to serve you. I went vegetarian…Mary went nuts! Crocodile, ostrich, turkey, chicken, sausage, beef, lamb….. Yes, I tasted the ostrich, tasted like chicken. How come all exotic weird foods end up tasting like chicken? We also had 2 margaritas each, nice!
We then were off to Kazuri, a hand made ceramic bead factory where they teach and then employ single mothers who need a steady job. We had missed the rush so we had a private tour and were alone in the shop to browse and purchase.
Our last stop was the Giraffe Center. Founded in 1979 to educate people about the endangerment of the Rothschild giraffe. We fed these beautiful animals as we walked up steps and stood at the eye level with them. Photo op…on the premises there is a hotel, ( manor like) looks like a beautiful nice place to stay.
Kennedy then drove us to the Macushla House where I was staying one night. It was exactly what I wanted! Off the beaten path, gorgeous, quiet and fabulous!!! We are greeted at the gate, Kennedy drops us off, we walk in through lush gardens then into the main area where are greeted by more staff. Out to the pool and asked if we would like tea or any other beverage. This was my kind of Africa!!! Just magnificent as we walked up ramps, (the owner is in a wheelchair) to a beautiful area over looking picturesque vistas sipping tea!!! I had to pinch myself…..
Sunday
Flew to Nairobi and said our goodbyes to our Philippine friends as Mary Lee and I left to spend the day touring.
Kenney met us as planned prior to my US departure. Our first stop was The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. It is a very unique place as it hand rears orphaned elephants due mainly to poachers killing for ivory. It then slowly returns them to the wild. We watched the orphans as they paraded and played as the guides told each one of their histories.
We drove by Karen Blixen’s home, you know, “Out Of Africa,” story. Where the film was shot.
Kennedy set us up with a guide at the
Then went to the restaurant, Carnivore’s. It is a place all people visiting Nairobi go. They do not serve meat on the endangered species list, although they would like to, but do have an assortment of meats. Waiters come around dressed in a zebra patterned uniform and as long as the number on a toothpick is vertical they continue to serve you. I went vegetarian…Mary went nuts! Crocodile, ostrich, turkey, chicken, sausage, beef, lamb….. Yes, I tasted the ostrich, tasted like chicken. How come all exotic weird foods end up tasting like chicken? We also had 2 margaritas each, nice!
We then were off to Kazuri, a hand made ceramic bead factory where they teach and then employ single mothers who need a steady job. We had missed the rush so we had a private tour and were alone in the shop to browse and purchase.
Our last stop was the Giraffe Center. Founded in 1979 to educate people about the endangerment of the Rothschild giraffe. We fed these beautiful animals as we walked up steps and stood at the eye level with them. Photo op…on the premises there is a hotel, ( manor like) looks like a beautiful nice place to stay.
Kennedy then drove us to the Macushla House where I was staying one night. It was exactly what I wanted! Off the beaten path, gorgeous, quiet and fabulous!!! We are greeted at the gate, Kennedy drops us off, we walk in through lush gardens then into the main area where are greeted by more staff. Out to the pool and asked if we would like tea or any other beverage. This was my kind of Africa!!! Just magnificent as we walked up ramps, (the owner is in a wheelchair) to a beautiful area over looking picturesque vistas sipping tea!!! I had to pinch myself…..
