Monday, November 23, 2009

I'm Back! (Africa Trip Part 1)

Just got back this morning from my 18 day trip to Kenya and Tanzania (in case you've wondered why I haven't commented on your blog in ages...). I only spent about 3 hrs of that time on the Internet, and it really was a welcome break.

I read 5 books (besides travel guides) on my vacation, including two for the Chunkster Challenge (reviews coming up):

THE MARK by Jen Nadol
A CHANGE IN ALTITUDE by Anita Shreve
NOTES FROM MY TRAVELS by Angelina Jolie
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett

We were visiting good friends in Nairobi, so we spent quite a few days there just hanging out in their house, going to restaurants, attending the Guy Fawkes Day fireworks (sponsored by the British Embassy) and looking at real estate (they intend to move house). Not the typical tourist stuff - though we did do that too, including a trip to the Langata Giraffe Centre and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Baby Elephant Orphanage.

Daniel and a new pal:
Baby elephant:


More soon, including our trips to:

Hell's Gate National Park
Lakes Bogoria and Baringo
Lamu (World Hertiage Site)
Masai Mara National Reserve
Ngorogoro Crater (World Heritage Site)
Arusha National Park
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33 comments:

  1. MelanieNovember 23, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    It sounds like you had an awesome time! Glad to see you back. =)

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  2. NelyNovember 23, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Amazing! Dying to see more pics. :D

    ♥Nely

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  3. bermudaonionNovember 23, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I love to visit a new place and do "non-tourist" stuff - it gives you a better feel for the country. I love the pictures!

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  4. JessNovember 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Welcome back! Sounds like an amazing trip. That baby elephant is supercute.

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  5. Donna GambaleNovember 23, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Lovely to have you back! Can't wait to hear more.

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  6. brizmusNovember 23, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Ohmygod, that baby elephant is ADORABLE! I'm so glad you had fun - Kenya and Tanzania! How awesome!

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  7. TashaNovember 23, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    What is going on with that baby elephant? It looks like its either in a trance or has spotted something incredibly exciting on the ground. Either way, adorable.

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  8. TERI REES WANGNovember 23, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    How privileged you are to have been graced with the place where all the animals roam.

    Thank you for sharing.

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  9. caiteNovember 23, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    wow, that sounds like a wonderful trip. I hope you plan to share some more photos!

    welcome back!

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  10. StaciNovember 23, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    What a fascinating trip!! I love that baby elephant!!

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  11. PJ HooverNovember 23, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    OMG that baby elephant is cute!
    And C&P is on my list to read. Oy.

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  12. Rhiannon HartNovember 23, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Looks like you had a great trip, and glad to have you back! Looking forward to hearing more.

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  13. KathleenNovember 23, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Welcome back! Looks and sounds like you had a wonderful trip!

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  14. Bookalicious RamblingsNovember 23, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Welcome back! :) Looking forward to more pics and your reviews, especially of THE MARK!! :)

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  15. Ana S.November 23, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Welcome back! The baby elephant is so adorable :D I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures!

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  16. JodieNovember 23, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Hey you went to the giraffe sanctuary (loved it). Did you see the male giraffe, we could not find him...also aren't the lakes just gorgeous? Will there be more pictures soon please :)

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  17. JennyNovember 24, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    Look at that baby elephant! His ears are all big and flappy like Dumbo - what a sweetheart. :)

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  18. SheNovember 24, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    what an adorable baby elephant : )

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  19. MelodyNovember 24, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    Welcome back! Sounds like you all had a wonderful trip! Can't wait to hear more.

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  20. Heidi WillisNovember 24, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    I am so, so jealous! Going to Kenya has been a lifelong dream for me! I'm so glad you had a fantastic time... I can't wait to see more photos.

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  21. AliceNovember 24, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    Good to have you back! That baby elephant is so cute! I want to know more, see more, hear more... :D

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  22. LivianiaNovember 24, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Glad you had fun! I can't wait to hear about all the places ya'll went.

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  23. AlessandraNovember 24, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    The giraffe is cute, but the baby elephant is adorable. He looks like Dumbo.

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  24. ThaoNovember 24, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I'm glad you had a great time there. Baby elephant is so cute!!!!!

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  25. Lenore AppelhansNovember 24, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Don't worry - I will post more VERY cute baby animal pics!

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  26. Sarah WoodardNovember 24, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Glad that you had fun. So cute pictures. =)

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  27. Ladytink_534November 25, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    That picture is too neat! I'd love to get that close to a giraffe. Looks like lots of fun!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Can't wait to hear more about your amazing sounding trip. The baby elephant is the cutest thing evah!

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  29. TestNovember 26, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    Aww, the baby elephant is so cute!! :)

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  30. Beth FNovember 27, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Sounds like a fabulous trip and it's wonderful when you have local friends to spend time with.

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  31. BookwormNovember 27, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    What an adorable elephant! I wish I could've been there--you don't see that kind of cuteness at your everyday zoo!

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  32. ZibileeDecember 1, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Glad have you back!!

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  33. trishDecember 4, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    That baby elephant is adorable. Baby animals are so freaking cute!

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