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August 6th 2006

Published: October 26th 2009

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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Amanda Monaco

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I am a passionate pretty easy going kinda aussie girl. I am dedicated to my love of the environment, my aussie sports, my friends and family and have now decided to travel the world. My close friends and family call me Moo and i am well known for getting "all fired up". Yeah i know i like to go into detail about my travels but i hope you at least like the photos. I love my life and the challenges it throws at me. I also love quotes such as "Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself"...... full info

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Robin in 2 countries

Separated by borders

A massive Hippo footprint

Its all such hard work!

I like it

Down by the banks

Hippo fact:

The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is often regarded as the most ferocious animal in Africa

Robin enjoying the scenery

The river is shared with the croc's too

Cat, me and Robin

just chillin

Look they are over there

I think this is for our safety

Thats a big head

A Hippo's skin secretes a natural sunscreen substance which is red-colored. The secretion is initially colorless and turns red-orange within minutes, eventually becoming brown.

My injury not getting any better

close up of some territorial scars

Although Hippos fight over territory they dont often kill each other, stopping when it is clear that one is stronger

Its gotta be 2 thumbs up

Some of the group down by the banks

The Masaai river

Africa is not just about the megafauna

A hippo skull

just massive

Robin and the hippo skull

29th October 2009

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

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