I knew I couldn't go that long before talking more about Sheldrick's in Nairobi. And sharing a few more pictures, of course (earlier post is here). Because...baby elephants. Irresistible. But what's more irresistible is the fascinating and touching stories of the elephants. … [Read more...]
Thieves and Deliciousness at Tamarind & Tamambo (Nairobi, Kenya)
Even the nicest places will rip off your credit card. We were warned upon arrival in Nairobi not to let your credit card out of your sight. They were serious. My mom used her card only one time, at this restaurant, to pay. It never left her wallet the entire trip except for … [Read more...]
I Learned Five Important Things On Our Trip to Kenya…Like, My Ray-Bans are Unflushable!
1. African toilets at the air-strip have insufficient power to flush Ray-Bans. I only have one remark. HOLY DISGUSTING SHIT BATMAN. I mean..THANK GOODNESS. The Heavily Sanitized Ray-Bans Actually I have a second, preemptive remark. No, I was not drinking Amarula, Tusker, … [Read more...]
Falling for Baby Elephants — David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi
I didn't really think that I would be so enthralled with the baby elephants. We had just finished 8 days of game drives, which included lots of elephant watching. We saw a lot of little babies, including those trying to get out of the mud hole, those adorably playing with … [Read more...]