Kenya Stories


Walking on the wild side near Lake Naivasha

With about 5 days left in Jit's visit, we decided to go to Lake Naivasha for some close encounters with African wildlife. We weren't sure what to expect but had heard great reviews so off we went in another matatu. As usual, this one had some interesting decorations on both the outside and inside... including some strange stickers that we weren't quit...


4970 meters above the equator - on Mt Kenya!

Jit and I have been talking about climbing Mt Kenya together ever since either of us can remember.  You may ask why we chose Mt Kenya over Kilimanjaro.... there are a few reasons: I've heard Mt Kenya is a more beautiful mountain (and I have to agree based on photos), less crowded, less expensive, and less prone to the "circus" many have described Kili ...


Relaxing in Nairobi

I have to admit, when I arrived in Nairobi in the middle of the night a few days ago, I thought I might have accidentally gotten on the wrong flight and left Africa. Seeing as my only African experience so far has been in Ethiopia, Nairobi just looked very different... I saw cars that I recognized (and my cab didn't need to be pushed to get it started!...


Temple of Taxa

5:00am. Sitting on the entry staircase of my hotel in the pre-dawn darkness. A rickety jitney bus picks me up, along with 7 other Africans for the shuttle to Nairobi airport. For being the primary entry hub into East Africa, the Nairobi airport is a pitiful popsicle stand. There is a mad rush for the passengers of all the morning flights to line up ...