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July 22nd 2010

Published: July 22nd 2010

A few observations in my recent trip to Rwanda and Nairobi: 1. You are supposed to have Yellow fever vaccination before entering these countries, but no one at immigration is bothered to check. 2. There is no loo on the airports after security check. So get in at the last minute. 3. Do not exchange currency at airports. You will get better rates in town. 4. Start negotiating, the moment you get do... Read Full Entry

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Nairobi, Kenya

Open air Cafe outside the supermarket

Nairobi, Kenya

Fresh Pineapple juice, a huge cookie and what is called as 'American Donut'

Nairobi, Kenya

Much more traffic than Kigali

Nairobi, Kenya

Hotel Meridian Court - $100 a day if you reach at midnight, else they may come down at your price

Nairobi, Kenya

Intersection near Hilton Hotel

Nairobi, Kenya

Kenyan Taxi for a ride - waiting for you with door open

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi from 21st floor

14th August 2010

keith
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Nairobi
Hi, enjoy your blog. Did you rent a car and drive yourself. How did you find kenya? Did you feel threatened at all. We are planning three weeks in africa. Leaving in two weeks. thanks Keith

17th August 2010

Gypsy Libran
Gypsy Libran

Keith, There is nothing to be threatened at all. I had not come across mugging or any such untowards incidents. However, the stay was short and might have been lucky also. But what I gather from fellow travelers or locals, it is much safe now for past few years. And I used cabs only. You are supposed to bargain and they know it.

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