Finally we got to another computer here in Nanyuki, Kenya which is near the base of Mount Kenya. All is going well though we are feeling the affects of time and driving.
Lake Nakuru was an interesting wildlife refuge. We spent several hours each day driving around it. We were able to see black rhinos and white rhinos at this place. So that completes the Big 5. We also saw a Rothchild giraffe, which is endangered. I didn't realize there were so many different kinds of giraffes since we saw another one in Samburu Park way up north. Interesting thing about this lake are the pink flamingos but we saw very few of them. Pelicans are beginning to take over the system and changing the habitat for the flamingos. I didn't realize how interesting it was to just park and watch these birds, flamingos and pelicans, just come and go. One really gets tuned into their landing and take off patterns. After a full afternoon we went back to our guest house which was located within the boundaries. We got back to electricity being out. It never came back on while we were there. We ate by kerosene lantern and our head lamps.
Next morning we took off for Samburu which is way north of Mt. Kenya. I didn't realize how far it was. We drove nearly all day. It's environment is much lower, hotter and dryer. We found some interesting sightings of elephants, zebras, Reticulated giraffes, crocs, giraffe gazelle, etc, etc, Again, the hunt was as much fun as the sightings. We stayed at Samburu Sopa Lodge. Very nice. Above our style of lodging but it was nice to have toilet that flushed properly, hot water, and good electricity. Tusker beer was as good there as elsewhere. We had to be escorted to and from dinner due to wildlife concerns. I think it was more for tips. Everyone wants tips. It was very nice. Today we left there and headed south to where we are now staying in Nanyuki. We are also in a nice hotel but even this one has issues with plumbing but I shouldn't complain. At least I didn't have to lift the toilet bowl lid to check out the flushing mechanism.
We are wrapping up this part of the trip. Tomorrow we head for our guides community and will spend a couple days their doing some volunteer work. Then back to Nairobi where we will spend another 6 days. Maybe we might check to see if we can change our flight if not too expensive and come home a day or two earlier.
That is all for now. Phil and Marcia
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