A ride around Nairobi with our new friend Peter and Kenny Rogers...

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We arrived safely in Nairobi this morning... definitely jet lagged but the excitement over powered our sleepy eyes. We were immediately greeted by our new friend Peter from the safari company we booked with. He was incredibly kind and gave us a tour of Nairobi as we sat in the early morning city traffic. When Jake asked Peter what his favorite kind of music was he proceeded to tell us about his love for country music! He even pulled out a cassette of his favorite country artist... Kenny Rogers (whom we listened to for the duration of our drive today)! After a warm welcome at the Savuka guesthouse (we are literally staying in the tour company owners home!), we headed out to the Nairobi National Museum. It was the perfect first stop in Nairobi as we learned so much about the history of Kenya, the archeology sites, the culture, and the animals we will be seeing very soon! Our evening was spent enjoying a home cooked Kenyan meal prepared for the two of us by the cook at the guesthouse.

Tomorrow morning we are headed out on our first safari. Day one will be spent at Lake Nakuru viewing flamingos and rhinos followed by three days in Masai Mara, Kenya's most densely populated game park with all the big safari animals! Masai Mara is home to Africa's famous wildebeest migration. We will be camping in the national parks for a few days but will do our best to update you next weekend! 😊

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Photos

Nairobi National Museum...
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Comments

[Julia Stanley]

Safari
I'm so happy to hear that you have arrived safely and even happier to hear that you are in good hands staying in the tour company owner's home. (I think that is because my entire bible study group is praying for your safety...LOL...) I can hardly wait to see the photos of your adventure! Lots of hugs and kisses, Aunt Julie

[Reenie]

Make sure yo take me out of your bag that I his n so i can see all the animals!

[Karen Sims]

Wildebeest
EEKS! Don't get eaten by the Wildebeest! or the rhinos or the..... MISS YOU! XOXOXOX

[Joe and Jeanne]

Jake and Lauren, We are so happy for you and a little envious too. Anxious to hear about the safari and see some pictures. Love

[Allen Montgomery]

How exciting
"You've got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away Know when to run You never count your money When you're sittin' at the table There'll be time enough for countin' When the dealin's done" Hope you guys are being safe. Sounds like you are having a blast seeing the world. Cant wait to see more pictures.

[Sylwanowicz's]

Hi there! Glad you didn't get trampled by the wildebeast! Did you take video like dad made you do for the buffalo? Can't wait to see your pictures!! Wish we were volunteering in Kenya with you!! Miss you but hope that your trip is LEGENDARY!! P.S. Wicked was amazing!! Thank you!