The tales of Mr and Mrs Average and their family unit.. (aka the dog)
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 →
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 →
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 →
