Zebras

I love the zebras. There's something about the black and white stripes that make them such "formal" creatures. I think that this is a pretty nifty shot of the Mom with the baby. They have noticeably thick bodies (especially in their hindquarters). They're beautiful animals. To date, I think that some tribes have tried to tame them as they would horses but without much success. The thought was that they would make fine "pack mules" or "work horses".

The Masaai Mara Safari

November 20th 2005
Today has been an exceptional day. Unfortunately, this signified the end of my time in Bujumbura, Burundi. I’d spent approximately 2.5 weeks working here. Prior to the trip, I honestly couldn’t tell you what I had expected, except for the fact that I knew my movement around the region would be restricted (due to the civil war), something that I did not eagerly anticipate. Additionally, I h ... read more

Africa » Kenya » Nairobi Province » Nairobi

Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI took power in a constitutional succession. The country was a de facto one-party state from 196... ... read more

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