On 25th and 26th January 2020, Mr Nomad and I had the privilege of being able to take part in the Great Grevy's Rally (GGR). This was a two day photographic census to monitor the status and health of the endangered and iconic Grevy's zebra, found only in Northern Kenya. We were to gather photographic... Continue Reading →
Diani Beach: A coastal getaway
Following our busy Christmas, and the epic visit by the Parks family, Mr Nomad and I were in need of a battery re-charge so after dropping off the Parks Family at Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi, we travelled across the city that very same day and hopped on a flight from Wilson Airport to Diani... Continue Reading →
Safari blog: Nomadic Family Unit Safari’s – Part Three
Following an amazing few days in both Nanyuki, visiting Ol Pejeta and Mount Kenya Animal Orphanage, and in Samburu, visiting the Game Lodge, the Parks Family were shortly to depart from Kenya so we travelled to Nairobi to spend some time there, before they had to embark upon their journey home. Our day in Nairobi... Continue Reading →
Safari blog: Nomadic Family Unit Safari’s – Part Two
After our successful safari around Ol Pejeta, the decision was made to take the Parks clan to another favourite of ours, Samburu. We duly packed up the vehicles and travelled in convoy once more to Samburu National Reserve. After a quick stop for milk shake at Kissima, the journey was relatively uneventful until we entered... Continue Reading →
Safari blog: Nomadic Family Unit Safari’s – Part one
Shortly after Christmas, we had the pleasure of the Parks family descend upon us. Mr Nomad's mother Trish came to visit along with sister Amy and her partner Vit, sister Vicky, sister Becca and her partner Stacey, brother Richard along with his partner Kirsty and their son, our nephew, Oscar. Having missed our family immensely... Continue Reading →
A Kenyan Christmas
In the run up to Christmas 2019, Mum and Dad were insistent that they make a Christmas card to circulate to family and friends and much to my disgust, (and the girl dogs disgust!), they insisted on making us wear our Christmas jumpers. We did of course, oblige in this ridiculous fancy but I made... Continue Reading →
The Seychelles: Part Two – Praslin Island, Curieuse Island and some snorkelling!
We left the luxurious Le Bonheur Villa on Mahe Island and took a ferry across to the second largest island of the Seychelles, known as Praslin. The ferry ride itself was relaxing and took around an hour, gliding over the glassy Indian Ocean allowing us to observe the numerous other islands making up the Republic... Continue Reading →
The Seychelles: Part One – Mahe Island and Le Bonheur Villa
Mr Nomad had been working so hard that we felt a holiday was in order. My riding activities had been severely curtailed with the relentless rainy season so we booked an escape to the Seychelles. We had seen the most remarkable pictures of beautiful beaches with pristine white sand and clear turquoise sea and the... Continue Reading →
Kenya Horse Show at Sanctuary Farm
Our latest mini-adventure took us to the beautiful location of Sanctuary Farm which can be found at Lake Naivasha in Kenya. Sanctuary Farm can be found not far from Camp Carnelley's at Lake Naivasha where we have previously stayed but this time, our visit to Sanctuary Farm coincided with a horse show. Mr Nomad and... Continue Reading →
Doggie Dayz
So we went to our friend's ranch in the African bush again, to be found on Ol Jogi land. This time however, the girl dog came too (Princess Zuri). I had told her that there were other dogs there to play with and that there was lots of running around to be done. I have... Continue Reading →