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Jambo everyone, we are two weeks into our trip and so much to talk about...

We arrived into Narobi easily, but literally had our gobs wide open the whole taxi ride in, as that place is so so crazy. There are people walking all through the traffic, and no road rules at all...lets just say we had a few ppl try and take us off the road and and our driver simply laughing the whole way saying 'crazy kenyans!'...culture shock rating was a 5/5 for sure!

not happy

The first part of our overland tour took us to the Massai Mara game reserve. The road is unexplainable. It took 6 hours to go around 250kms, and in parts everyone drives off the road and into the dirt, as the road has holes the size of tyres in it...unbelivable.... and Gret swore not to complain about the Lux ever ever again...

safari

So we took on the game driving through the park.the scenery is just what you imagine...its almost like you can hear David Atinberry whispering behind you! Everything seems to be on a gigantic scale over here, and you just feel so minute! Seeing a pack of lions up close so we could of touched them,

lions!!

a cheetah stalk and (nearly!) kill, and massive leopards jump from trees were the highlights of the game driving while in the park and then while in Tanzanai in the Serengetti and the Crater...

aghh

But, while in the region we also got the chance to go visit a working Massai village...

massai kids

They did the traditonal jumping and Jem was dragged in to dance with them while Gret looked ridiculous trying to sing with the women....

not happy

The kids were abosulty gorgeous and so happy....they would scream.."one, twooo, threeee" while we took their photos, then run over to see the photos of themselves...by the end of it we were covered in cow crap, but couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces...

massai dancing

And now we are finally on Zanzibar...its so hot, so the tan is starting to look good! the island is just beautiful.. We are about about to jump on out hired mopeds and go to our accomdation on the east coast...wish us luck, as Gret is not exactly road worthy with her "L's", but they let it slide...we have had a few porblems with her visa too...so at the moment we are illegally staying here, but its all good... hakuna matata hey??

Christmas and news year on the beach coming up, and alot of beach time...safair was roughing it but we have managed to get through gastro free so far!..(others on the trip were not so luck!)

time to head to the beach!

love gret & jem

also, so sorry for lack of photos...to upload too forever, so we had to cut the number very short....PROMISE more soon!

written by

jem_gret on December 19, 2006 from Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Who is David Attinbury?

I know there is a guy called David Attenbrough that does nature stuff...is this guy Steve Irwin's replacement?

Just kidding sounds like you are having a ball! Keep on sending us updates!

Merry Christmas

Cheers

written by Simon Turner on December 19, 2006

Hello J & G, Great to have an entry from the travellers - there had been more comments than journal entries to date!
Sounds fascinating. Have you taken plenty of photos? What were the tour guides and other people on the tour like? Are you getting a feel for the country & the people? Has Greta remained upright on the moped?
Two weeks at the beach sounds like your thing.
Have fun,
Love, Dad.
PS Great minds think alike Simon!!

written by Ian Ellis on December 19, 2006

Hi Gret and Jem,
Does riding on the back of my bike allow you to take the controls of a moped Gret? The natives had better watch out! Everything sounds great, exciting and a real adventure...enjoy it all! had a call from Larn this mring and she is preparin for her treak into the mountains...all going well for them and like you, no BROF yet! Touch wood and hold tight!
If we don't har from you both before Christmas, make it obe to remember. Thinking of you both,
Love Rod, Jenny and Eb.

written by Rod holmberg on December 21, 2006

Dear Jem and Greta
At last I know how to respond to 'blog' - courtesy of Bochara Park.So watch out - you will get a few more from me!
What an amazing experience. Can't wait to see more photos and they bring your experiences alive
Yesterday I had a long chat with a 40 year old guy who is part of the Kane Construction building team for Monash Medical Centre. He is on his way to Zanzibar Island for New Years Eve. Watch out for Bob.
Life at home seems very mundane but enjoyable eg Narni, Pippi and I had lunch at the Royal Mail today on route to Bochara Park - great lunch, beautiful day and great entre to Christmas
You are both in my thoughts
Love
Wendy

written by Wendy McComas on December 23, 2006

Jemmy & G...
I notice that you've posted a picture of a massai with drooping earlobes and a suspicious amount of teeth over a picture of Jeremy! THIS IS NOT A GOOD SIGN. Obviously Dad's advise for clean teeth is not going to plan...

Thinking of you both and having major de ja vou (excuse the spelling - no spell check on this thing)!
Wishing that hamish and i (and dippa) were there on Zanzibar sipping on Tequilla Sunrises with you on new years! HOW WICKED IS IT! Already pining to see your photo's. Come home safely to us... we all miss you terribly over the Christmas period.

With Love - BIG SIS PRODUCTIONS (Fliss)

written by Felicity Little on December 23, 2006

Dear Jem & Greta,
We are all looking forward to our Christmas together at Bochara Park. A great pity that you wont be with us but it is apparent that you are really enjoying a holiday of a lifetime and you wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now !!
Please give our love to wonderful Africa. which we remember with great affection after 2 memorable visits there.
Best wishes for a HAPPY CHRISTMAS & the rest of your adventure together.
Love from Peter & Meryl.

written by Peter Hogg on December 23, 2006

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