The wonder in South Africa continues…
This giraffe didn't seem to mind be included in the photo with us. This photo was taken in our neighborhood. Louise explained...
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Marloth Park…A new home…A different lifestyle…We begin again…
We were mighty close to be able to get this giraffe headshot. Love it! Many of the sounds are similar minus...
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From there, it all went to hell in a handbasket!
Seated over the wing, some of our views were obstructed. But the Heavens offered up this cloudy view. We finally made...
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No excess baggage fee so far!!…In Nairobi now…Leaving for South Africa in 45 minutes…
At the moment, we're at the gate at the Nairobi airport waiting to board the next leg of our journey to South...
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Goodbye Kenya…We’ll remember you always…A few favorite photos…
Tom took this photo in the Masai Mara using the little Samsung camera. Wow! It's almost 10:00 am Friday. In a...
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Happy Thanksgiving to our family and friends in the US…Gratefulness for so much…
Upon arrival in Mombasa, we took this photo from the ferry, as another ferry was taking off. Notice the crowds. Shortly,...
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Here’s the shocker, folks!!!…Physically, emotionally, financially….
The four cardboard boxes we'd packed, were ready to get shipped at the local post office. OK. The power is out and...
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Interesting facts about Kenya and Africa…Why is Kenya called the “cradle of mankind?”… Check back tomorrow for a shocker!
From a walk on the beach across the road. One of our favorite views of the Indian Ocean. From the return...
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Our minds play tricks on us…Learning to avoid disappointment…
Thank you, loyal readers, for taking the time to read the relatively mundane storytelling of the process of preparing to leave yet...
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Friday night’s unappetizing dinner experience…Last trip to Nakumatt…Saturday night’s final dinner at Sails Restaurant…
While playing Gin on Saturday, this gecko appeared on one of the pillars supporting the roof. Its feet moved in a sticky...
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