Trip to Kenya

After our stay in Anne’s camp at Suyian Soul we spent the days before and after New Year's Day at Corinna's and Siva's house [0° 15.3' N 37° 58.1' E], taking many walks. During this period we went several times to the Mpala Research Centre. [0° 17.7' N 37° 53.9' E]. Particularly memorable were the sundowners on New Year’s Day at the rocky outcropping overlooking Baculi Dam.

Mt. Kenya in the early morning from Siva’s & Corinna’s house.
The peak of Mt. Kenya (5,188 m, 17,021 ft) in the early morning.
Trees along the river beside Siva’s & Corinna’s house in the early morning.
There are many beautiful birds around Siva’s & Corinna’s house.
Another bird…
And another…
New Year 2011: Siva & Corinna ready to cut the traditional Greek Vasilopita.
On our way to our our New Year sundowner-picnic we saw a magnificent kudu,
and a hippopotamus.
The view from the rocky outcrop above Baculi Dam where we enjoyed sundowners.
Leila & Arkas also appreciated the view…
Finally, dusk came and the moon rose over Mt. Kenya.

The highlight of our last few days in Kenya was a shopping trip to the charming town of Nanyuki [0° 1' N 37° 4' E]. Nanyuki is the nearest town to the kids’ house—only a 45 minute drive.

On Thursday January 6 we went back to Nairobi for our late night flight back to our home in Washington, DC. What a grand trip we had!

Downtown Nanyuki.
The Post Office in Nanyuki.
A side street in Nanyuki.
The grocery store where Corinna shops.
Inside the grocery store.
The general store.
Sign in front of the veterinarian’s shop.
Another street in Nanyuki.
A café.

Day 21: Wednesday December 29 to Day 29: Thursday January 6, 2011