The tales of Mr and Mrs Average and their family unit.. (aka the dogs)
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 →
After the glorious weather on day one and day two, it was disappointing to wake up on day three to rain. It had rained heavily through the night and not much sleep was had, so it took me a while to bring myself round in preparation for the day ahead. That said, the camp cook,... Continue Reading →
Following an uneventful first night in our tent, we were treated to a breakfast of porridge. I usually exist on nothing more than a cup of coffee for breakfast but I was aware of what was ahead of me so I forced myself to endure a proper wholesome breakfast. Phil was more than happy with... Continue Reading →
With the commencement of the new year, the day had arrived when Phil and I were to attempt our next challenge....climbing the second highest mountain in Africa, the majestically imposing Mount Kenya. We had previously had a training day when we trekked up the mountain from the Sirimon Gate but with this climb, we were... Continue Reading →
Having left my beloved horse in the UK to come to Kenya, I have been anxious to continue horse riding and where better to ride than in the wilds of Africa?! I have been visiting local stables where there is a small business known as Altitude Horse Riding which is managed by a British lady,... Continue Reading →
Having previously visited Ngare Ndare Forest to do the canyoning, we were so struck by its beauty that we had to go back.  The forest can be found at the foothills of Mount Kenya and is only approximately 45 kilometres from Nanyuki. We had visitors, Helen and Phil (also known as Simon, to prevent... Continue Reading →
Phil and I have decided that whilst we are in Kenya, we are going to climb Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano and the second highest mountain in Africa. We live in the shadow of this mountain and we see its glory on almost a daily basis so what better than to get up close and... Continue Reading →
The entire four days of our stay at El Karama proved to be magical. We were treated to two game drives a day, one early in the morning and one in the late afternoon going into the evening. This gave us the maximum opportunity to glimpse the wild life whilst avoiding the searing heat of... Continue Reading →
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 →
Nomadic Family Unit 