Jambo! Habari! We are in Afrika. I will start at the beginning: After 2 long flights and a night in Jeddah airport (Saudi Arabia), we arrived at the burned down, but very civilized, Nairobi airport, Kenya. We were slightly taken aback by the lack of hassle in general in Nairobi and the almost western-style business-like dull city. It is also winter here and the aeroplane blanket is now mum's dearest possession. Despite the unexpected cold temperature, the welco...

The Masai warrior: A tall man in red, with a long stick, who gently leads his herd of cows, goats or sheep away from harm. When he marries, he risks his life to kill a lion as a gift to show he can provide for his wife. He is strong, noble and works in perfect harmony with the wildlife around him. The women, also clothed in red, bedecked with brightly coloured jewellery all over their body and shaved heads, carry heavy loads to their little round mud huts in a li...

Once upon a time, on the vast African plains of the Masai Mara, there was a little lost zebra. She was only 5 weeks young and couldn't find her mama anywhere. See, what had happened, was mama zebra had crossed the fast flowing river with the wildebeest as they migrated south in their mllions. Lucky not to be dinner for the beasts lurking in the murky river, mama called to her baby from the other side. The little lost zebra frantically ran from crossing place to c...

Hello! We have arrived! =) Just a short blog this time with a picture and more blogs from the safari to come very soon! Much love from Africa! xxx