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Nairobi, Kenya

Hi everyone,
dont know how much time i have left so am just gonna ramble on as s\quick as i can.
i'm sitting in Nairobi trying not to pass out from all the fumes, pollution here is crazy. got here no dramas on tuesday and went to the masai markets which were awesome. there only every tuesday so all the masai come into the city to sell whatever you could want. bought a blanket and a few bangles and things and am on the way to becoming a champion bargainer. there were 4 of us at the time and we were seriously mobbed, everyone following us and hassling us to buy stuff and people trying to be our personal shoppers - mine was Ben. after that we just wandered around just checking out the city which isnt half as daunting as i imagined. after a few hours you forget you're a mzungu (white person) so when you see others - i've only seen 3 - they stand out so much and you cant help staring at them haha, (fecking tourists hey steve). but its not scary at all which is great.
we went to a giraffe park and elephant orphanage today! got way too many photos but these computers have no usb so cant put them on till i get to Kisumu. we also drove past kibera, it was pretty far in the distance but still so amazing to see. at the moment theres fighting between rival gangs in there so its too dangerous to drive into it.
tomorrow we leave for Kisumu, got an 8hr bus ride which will be interesting. the roads are bumpy and flooded at the moment so should be quite an adventure.
we also had our first proper kenyan meal today (had the best pancakes in the world yesterday) but i'll tell u bout it later. times running out.
girls are all really great (might change after 3months haha) but nah everythings good
hope you're all well at home
love liss xx

Alright Lissy!

Welcome to the blogger world. I'm so glad to be able to hear all about your trip. I hope you update often. Incase you feel hot, SLS got a DUMP of snow and everything shut down for 3 days, plus the power was off - which did not equal fun as I get WAY too bored quickly without toys and electricity.

Love you and stay safe!
I'll msg lots and often.

Love Kelli

written by Kelli McLeod on December 2, 2006

Great to read that you are in Kenya my country.
try to visit Machakos bus stop in Nairobi. Visit Nairobi game park . Ask someone how far is Kitui North. thats my village where i was born.
I now recide in New Jersey. read more about me here http://www.Kenyatourismonline.com
I promote Kenyatourism through electronic name.

Can i link youtr blog to my site?
Happy new year
Fredrick Mutooni AKA KIMANZI WA MUTOONI

written by Fredrick Mutooni on December 31, 2006

Can i link youtr blog to my site?
Happy new year
Fredrick Mutooni AKA KIMANZI WA MUTOONI

written by Fredrick Mutooni on December 31, 2006

Good luck in Kenya. I was born and raised in Kenya. I know Nairobi like the back of my arm although i have not been there for the last six years now.
Ask someone whre Kitui North is and how far from Nairobi. Thats my village where i was born--- a semi desert. Thats why i recently started Tree for travelers program located at Treesfortravelers.org.
Good luck,. How is the dust there? Did you learn few swahili words?
Happy new year over there. If you get time visit Nairobi National park and carnival.

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fredrick on December 31, 2006

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