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August 6th 2006
Published: October 26th 2009
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6th August Sunday DAY 16 NAIROBI to MAASAI KENYAN BEER: Pilsner lager **½, White Cap **½ We got up early, left the tents and headed to town, meeting some of the new people at Hotel Boulevard and cramming into the matatu’s. There were some new people in the matatu that I shared with Robin and Bron. Heather and Nick (married Aussies), Cat (English) and Helen (English). There were great views a... Read Full Entry



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Great to be hereGreat to be here
Great to be here

Copyright Robin
Such beautiful creaturesSuch beautiful creatures
Such beautiful creatures

The name "zebra" actually comes from the Old Portuguese word zevra which means "wild ass"
PumbaPumba
Pumba

The bumps on their faces (usually in 2 or 3 pairs) are actually not warts, but facial appendages.
Masai Mara panoramicMasai Mara panoramic
Masai Mara panoramic

Copyright Robin
Another little fellowAnother little fellow
Another little fellow

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HartebeestHartebeest
Hartebeest

it is one of the fastest antelopes and most enduring runners. Copyright Robin
Me in my matatuMe in my matatu
Me in my matatu

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The Dik DikThe Dik Dik
The Dik Dik

Dik-diks insert grass stems and twigs into the gland to scent-mark their territories.
As the sun setsAs the sun sets
As the sun sets

so does our day in the Masai
A new dayA new day
A new day

and a new direction we hope



29th October 2009

Miss You
Amanda I am glad that you are having a great time. Keep the mail coming Aunty Lyn

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