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March 2nd 2011
Home with all luggage Exhausted Need shower, but water not hot yet Laudry sorted and started (must love Oxi Clean!) Both cell phones charging Stay tuned for trip details and photos!... read more
February 20th 2011
I saw the chimps today on Ngamba Island and it was awesome!!! The tour company found three more people so it cost 25% of what I expected. We took a speed boat to the island - a very nice 50 minute trip on Lake Victoria. The island had lots and lots of birds - ibises, egrets, lapwings, and beautiful orange weavers. There were also many monitor lizards wandering around. We had tea and then a 30 minute talk on chimps. By the end, we could hear them yelling for their lunch! They are free in the forest, but come to the compound four times a day to be fed. There were soooo many of them (over 40)! At lunch they get avacados and vegetables. The keeprs thrown the food over the fence and then chaos ensures. ... read more
February 19th 2011
Greetings from Kampala! My flight was fine, buying a visa at the airport also gets you express entry to the country, there was an ATM in the airport, and I easily get a taxi to the 'hotel'. I must admit to a bit of Hilton Withdrawal and need to switch to vacation mode. I have a very basic room with the bathroom across the courtyard. At least there are curtains on the shower stalls! The drive from the airport was interesting. The presidential election was yesterday and results are expected tomorrow. There were lots of police, traffic police, and military police around, but absolutely no sign of any trouble. CNN reported some last night, but the driver dismissed it and said it was nothing. I have also seen a few UN cars and Internaltional Observer cars ... read more
February 18th 2011
I am off to Uganda in the morning! My laptop is going home to the US this evening so I'm not sure when I'll post my next update. Perhaps from the Red Chilli Hideaway in Kampala... I am booked for the Ngamba Chimp Sanctuary on Sunday, 20 Feb 2011!!! Very much looking forward to a two hour boat ride on Lake Victoria followed by a day with 40+ chimps! Photos galore are sure to follow!... read more
February 12th 2011
This morning we went to the Masai Craft Market in central Nairobi - a very interesting experience! ... read more
February 12th 2011
This afternoon we went to the Nairobi National Park. We first went to the Animal Orphanage and then we drove all over the park. We had a great day and we saw lots of animals!... read more
Exploring Nairobi - continued
Published: February 11th 2011Africa » Kenya » Nairobi Province » Nairobi
February 10th 2011
Today was a great day in Nairobi! I'm too tired now to provide all of the details, but I have really fast internet so I've uploaded a bunch of photos. Details to follow...... read more
February 9th 2011
I'm safely in Nairobi after safe and fun travel. Two overnight fligts back to back are tough, but I am doing well. I have no doubt I will sleep quite well tonight! Heather and I did a five hour "Highlights of London" tour and really enjoyed it.... read more
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July 25th 2009 -» August 16th 2009
Back to Rwanda with a Visit to the Gorillas!
November 7th 2009 -» November 17th 2009
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