The tales of Mr and Mrs Average and their family unit.. (aka the dogs)
Having been in Kenya for a couple of months now, I thought it prudent to share a few observations, hints and tips about what it's like driving a mechanically propelled vehicle over here. You'll notice that I didn't say 'Car' and the reason why will shortly become clear. Having experienced vehicular mayhem in quite a... Continue Reading →
When I knew we were coming to Kenya, it occurred to me that I would be unable to remain employed so this has opened up an opportunity to embrace the local community and put something back in...I have commenced voluntary work at Mount Kenya Animal Orphanage, my favourite place. My first visit as a volunteer... Continue Reading →
Since arriving in Nanyuki, life has settled down. I have got used to the big garden although I have still been unsuccessful in catching those big birds which land on the lawn. I go out walking with Mum and Dad and our new street is beautiful. There are colourful flowers and plenty of greenery, with... Continue Reading →
Following the trip to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, I decided to undertake another trip around Ol Pejeta but this time on a mountain bike. Phil sat this one out and I took the bike ride with a group of ladies (and two young men) to experience a safari on a different level. Once we had been... Continue Reading →
In Kenya's Laikipia Plateau, at the foothills of Mount Kenya, lies Ol Pejeta Conservancy. 90,000 acres of glorious open savannah grassland which is the largest black Rhinoceros sanctuary in East Africa. Ol Pejeta exists for the conservation of natural habitat to ensure protection of the existing rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, big cats and other wild... Continue Reading →
It's been said many times across the years so much so, that I can imagine a loin clothed mother scorning her stone aged child in the mouth of their cave .. "If [insert friends name] jumped off a cliff, would you do the same??" Well.. we did! We took a trip, along with some other... Continue Reading →
On our doorstep in the shadow of Mount Kenya is a joyous place known as Mount Kenya Animal Orphanage. It is a place of sanctuary for orphaned, injured, neglected and abused animals and it is a joy to see the work being done here to protect and preserve wild life. There are many animals that... Continue Reading →
So Phil comes home from work with the announcement that he wants a goat. Apparently, he could purchase a goat from the local goat market for around Kesh 3000 (Kenyan Shilling). This is approximately £22.00 so cheap by any stretch of the imagination. A baby goat could be purchased for the small price of Kesh... Continue Reading →
We find ourselves now living in the town of Nanyuki. It is a rural market town in the county of Laikipia in Kenya. The south area of Nanyuki lies on the equator. Nanyuki is slightly north west of Mount Kenya, the second largest mountain in Africa which is a magnificent sight to behold. The top... Continue Reading →
After being in Nanyuki for around two weeks, our car, Blue Thunder finally arrived with us on Sunday 22nd July 2018, after a very long trip on a boat from the UK. We are very fortunate to now have our own transport to enable us to embark upon our adventures. Thankfully, we have 4 wheel... Continue Reading →
Nomadic Family Unit 