Hi all, Been in Nairobi a few hours and all seems well so far. Luckily the person due to meet me at the airport didn't turn up so i escaped a rather expensive hotel and met a rep for nairobi backpackers. She organised to take me to a great backpackers lodge. Upon arrival the chef made me bannana and mango pancakes which were spectacular. I've already met soem nice people and together we have wondered into town as it is safer in a group (esp if go...

Hello all, As predicted, finished work at the very last minute. Am just about to finishing packing up house as the new tennant moves in today. I've uploaded photo's of my tortoise who went to live with his foster parents on Thursday, and my now barren house! Shall try to post when i'm in Nairobi..... Francesca x

We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time Little Gidding V T.S. Elliot Still on British soil....but only two weeks to go before I find myself in Nairobi. My house is nearly empty, my work is far from complete, but I am sure everything will get done though probably only with seconds to spare!! So, first it's off to Africa where I will vi...