The tales of Mr and Mrs Average and their family unit.. (aka the dogs)
For my birthday, Phil whisked me away on a mini break to El Karama Eco Lodge, Laikipia, only an hour or so drive away from Nanyuki. El Karama is an eco lodge set in 14,000 acres of African bush and is actually a private working cattle ranch but it is also plays host to Africa's... Continue Reading →
We have now been here a little while and we are finding our feet in terms of survival - feeding ourselves, clothing ourselves and sourcing all items that we may need! There is a local supermarket which sells just about everything (except for clothing) but it is so ludicrously expensive, and Phil and I have... Continue Reading →
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 →
Nomadic Family Unit 