When I came back to,the tent this a.m. There were three monkeys in the deck waiting to get into the tent. Had to yell at them to scoot and then to tie up,the bottom of the two tent flaps to keep them out.
Did I mention, our vehicles are like Volkswagen buses, with seating for 6 or 7 and the roof has been made to lift up to allow the passengers to stand and get better pictures of the wildlife. The roads are incredibly rutted, bumpy, and we are considerably jostled. We also must wear long pants and sleeves, especially after dusk because of Mosquitos. Mosquito repellant is provided in our cabin. Nice citrus smelling cream.
Some the young men, aka WARRIORS are incredibly beautifully bejewelled and decorated, but would like money for their picture to be taken. And you must ask first if you wish to photograph someone. I didn't pay.
Monkeys everywhere!
This afternoon was special because we saw another cheetah, and a fabulous siting of a leopard...twice! So many elephants, kangaroos, antelopes, dik diks which I thought should be renamed yum yums...a tasty morsel for the big cats!
The vehicles really take a beating on this rough terrain ..we drive through red sand which release scads of dust and over humps on the road and great rocky stretches that pummel you from one side to another.
Our bed looks very glamorous with flowing mosquito netting. Stinky to get out of in the middle of the night. Tomorrow will bring more adventures...
We are now in Kenya safari club hotel owned by Fairmont Hotel...what a beautiful place!!
The grounds are gorgeous with 200 species of birds. Peacock sitting on a railing as we came to our room, which is more of a suite...fireplace, huge bathroom with tub, shower etc.
A bit different than our tent last night. Saw wart hog this a.m. Oryx, too. Giraffe gazelle...all before 9 am. Also a water buck. I have lots of picture which look like grass, but there is likely a small bird lurking there. Today we have afternoon tea followed by a local native dance, then dinner at 7. When we return to our cabin we will have a fire going in the fireplace. Can you imagine such splendour?
Nairobi and its terrorists seem far away!
Internet more available thank heavens, as I was having withdrawals!
I bought a beautiful bowl with animals carved around the perimeter.
To be continued...
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