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Just to let you all know, I've found a great internet cafe (in Zambia now!) and managed to upload all remaining Egypt photos on the last entry so check them out!!

Hakuna Matata

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2005-12-24 22:54:55

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Just to let you all know, I've found a great internet cafe (in Zambia now!) and managed to upload all remaining Egypt photos on the last entry so check them out!!

And now for KENYA!!!! Considering all 23 countries that I'm visiting on this trip, I've been most excited about Kenya and East Africa in general. Whether it's the lure of wild animals, the confirmed sunshine, the tribal traditions or even the touch of family history-I knew a good time would be had. And a good time it certainly was!!!

I was scheduled to arrive in Nairobi in the very early morning hours, so was rather relieved to see my name held up by the Guerba tour group driver. "Jambo" I exclaimed! The attempted kiswahili that I had always dreamed of being fluent at was appreciated, and then my pronounciation was soon corrected. During the drive to the hotel my eyes caught sight of a gazelle within the grass-could it be true? This close to the airport the wildlife begins? It was too late to look back and confirm. I might be thought of as a loony if I asked if there might be any lions on the way to the hotel, so decided to keep my mouth shut. I did still see the most gigantic birds flying above me though. Once at the hotel, I very quickly flaked out on the big bed. The sounds of pro poker players competing against the celebrities mesmerized me enough to catch a few hours of sleep. Jumped in the pool for a moment of excercise and then cautiously entered the conference room to meet my tour buddies for the next week.

Wasn't too sure of how enjoyable the next week would be when I was the only one to meet the guide! Luckily, the others arrived before I jumped back on a plane with a complaint letter in hand. I would be joining travel agent Ian, newlyweds Geoff and Kate, and another travel agent Paul. We confirmed the arrangements for the following day, and then went ...