A change of scenery was in order so Mr Nomad and I, along with a couple of close friends, embarked upon a trip to discover what Samburu had to offer.  We had heard wonderful stories of stunning landscapes and an abundance of animal and bird life so we booked into Samburu Game Lodge which can... Continue Reading →

I was not left completely alone!  What my parents mean is that they went away somewhere and didn't take me with them, and LEFT me but I wasn't completely alone in that I found myself in the company of Auntie Sam.  I was a bit upset when Mum and Dad went away and I was... Continue Reading →

With Mr Nomad having been so busy at work lately, a break was in order to recharge batteries.  We chose to book a 3 day break at Castle Forest Lodge in order to escape the pressures of work as the place had a reputation for peace and quiet!  After a 2 hour drive from Nanyuki... Continue Reading →

In order to raise much valued funds for Mount Kenya Trust, an event is organised every year known as the 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge.  This is essentially a mountain bike race through Borana Conservancy and the name describes the drop in altitude from the lofty 10,000 feet above sea level at the top of Kisima... Continue Reading →

My new best friend came to sleep!  Tag, the Tibetan Terrier, came to stay for a couple of days while his Mum and Dad were away and we had such a good time. I was so excited when he was coming that I made a new hole in the Mosquito net on Mum and Dad's... Continue Reading →

Having enjoyed a wonderful horseback safari through Sangare Conservancy, I have been lucky enough to return there upon invitation to exercise the horses and keep them fit for when they go off to do horseback safari's which usually take place in the Maasai Mara.  Sangare Conservancy is home to Felicia and Gordy Church of Safarisunlimited... Continue Reading →

It has been a little while since I provided an update as to my exploits but life here is so exciting.  I'm all settled in now and loving my home and I've continued to make as much mischief as I can, when I have the energy.  The weather is wonderful and there have been many... Continue Reading →

The final day had come.  After the difficult preceding four days climbing the mountain, it was now time to descend the mountain and trek the long way home.  We had spent our final night in Mackinders Valley, near to Shiptons Camp at 4200 metres and we were to follow the valley down through the well... Continue Reading →

So this was the day to attempt to summit the mountain.  After a restless night for both me and Phil, we had a hearty breakfast of porridge and set off from camp to trek from 3900 metres to the summit at 4985 metres above sea level.  Disappointingly, the rain had not abated at all and... Continue Reading →