Greetings from Kenya. We are here and feeling wonderful. After a long but comfortable flight to Nairobi, we spent the night at the beautiful Victorian Sarova Stanley Hotel where we appreciated a good night’s sleep. Today we were delighted to visit The Daphne Sheldrick orphanage where abandoned beautiful young elephant calves and other wild animals are housed until they can fend for themselves in the wild. AND, we sponsored an elephant at the orphanage on behalf of the Women’s Travel Network. ‘Barsilinga’ is a 2 year old elephant who was orphaned as a result of losing his mother to poaching. We were delighted to be able to help this wonderful orphanage and give some added financial support for Barsilinga.
After a beautiful outdoor lunch at the Karen Blizen plantation, we visited the Giraffe Manor and climbed a two-story platform to look these beautiful creatures in the eyes. Because the keepers had treats for us to give them, the giraffes were happy to have us hang around and enjoy their majestic beauty.
From there we visited the Karen Blixen Museum. She is the iconic Danish writer whose life story is reflected in the movie ‘Out of Africa’.
And then, of course, was the shopping at the Kazuri Bead Factory and store. Back to the hotel for dinner and a well-deserved night’s sleep. Already we are overwhelmed by the beauty and majesty of this country and it’s only day one!