Jombo, Jombo, Jombo (Hello, Hello, Hello).
We have arrived safely in Nairobi Kenya. We were fortunate to have secured a separate row for each of us on the plane, and so we each got 2-3 hours of sleep by laying down (as much as you can at 6 foot 2 inches on three plane seats) for our 10 p.m. four and a half hour flight.
The guy behind us in customs used to live in Salem (Battle Creek area), and had been to Ketchikan, so w e sat with him and his friend for an hour or so waiting for another plane with two of our companions at the airport. A pleasant visit. They were both on vacation from Cairo where they are learning Arabic and living. Certainly have had more opportunities for conversation since we began our travels to Kenya.
The weather has been fabulous our first day herre, and the accommodations have been very pleasant. Saw a few huge birds on the way from the airport but that is all of the animals so far. We are after all in a city of 3 million. In contrast to Cairo with its stagnant air, there is a cool breeze here, and the sky and clouds are brilliant. In the city at least the streets are clean and there is very little litter to be seen. A very nice change from Cairo for us green minded travelers. Anyway, I include for you a couple of photos from our little oasis here in Nairobi, and the group of eight that we now are. Needless to say, we are very much looking forward to our coming days of adventure, and will do our first safari late tomorrow afternoon….. JK
We have arrived safely in Nairobi Kenya. We were fortunate to have secured a separate row for each of us on the plane, and so we each got 2-3 hours of sleep by laying down (as much as you can at 6 foot 2 inches on three plane seats) for our 10 p.m. four and a half hour flight.
The guy behind us in customs used to live in Salem (Battle Creek area), and had been to Ketchikan, so w e sat with him and his friend for an hour or so waiting for another plane with two of our companions at the airport. A pleasant visit. They were both on vacation from Cairo where they are learning Arabic and living. Certainly have had more opportunities for conversation since we began our travels to Kenya.
The weather has been fabulous our first day herre, and the accommodations have been very pleasant. Saw a few huge birds on the way from the airport but that is all of the animals so far. We are after all in a city of 3 million. In contrast to Cairo with its stagnant air, there is a cool breeze here, and the sky and clouds are brilliant. In the city at least the streets are clean and there is very little litter to be seen. A very nice change from Cairo for us green minded travelers. Anyway, I include for you a couple of photos from our little oasis here in Nairobi, and the group of eight that we now are. Needless to say, we are very much looking forward to our coming days of adventure, and will do our first safari late tomorrow afternoon….. JK
I love all of the pictures and descriptions. Both of your word pictures are great. Sometimes I feel like I can just see it.
ReplyDeleteThe herd of antelopes/hyenas sounds like fun. You should put some of that rock star cache to use. It hawkers of wares on the water sounds interesting.
Kelly was it good revenge to get to eat a camel? It sounds like you both are having such a great adventure!
Nairobi sounds awesome. I hope your safari's go well. Looking forward to more great pictures and stories when you get home. I love checking in and reading your daily adventures. K
Hey Joe !
ReplyDeleteToot Sweet! Very cold here this week, not sure I want to be as warm as you must be though. The sail boat pictures were particularly cool, Thanks so much for the vivid updates! XXOOHalli
So far all very interesting, a little scary but quite entertaining. I'm glad your hooking up with a familiar crowd and I can't wait for the safari.
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