This morning we drove across the conservancy to visit the Ol Pejeta anti-poaching K-9 unit. This was the activity I specifically voted for, and I was pretty giddy when we arrived. They have several dogs, mostly bloodhounds along with one Belgian Malinois they are training for a nearby family, and a Spaniel that is trained … Continue reading
Today was fun and exhausting. It started with a visit to a cattle spraying facility out in the savanna. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of the only ones which actively integrate livestock with wildlife. It is a fascinating approach that has been very successful. Part of the setup is that they have “boma,” or portable … Continue reading
We have discovered a problem. A GOOD problem, but one we hadn’t thought of. Both Micki ( somuchadventuring.com ) and I have realized that there are too many pictures, etc. to write daily entries. So we may be breaking things down a bit more. We arrived at Ol Pejeta Concervancy and Sweetwaters Serena Camp, our … Continue reading
Over 24 hours of travel and we are in Nairobi. Had a Guinness at Heathrow at the halfway point, bit of drama between clearing customs and arriving at the hotel, but otherwise a fairly uneventful day of flying. Which is EXACTLY how I like my flights and border crossings to be! Boring is good in … Continue reading
Our next, and most likely final, Big Family Trip will be to Kenya this year. The youngest is an animal fanatic and in line to be our family’s first veterinarian. Our oldest is leaving the nest. The elder are getting older and knees are starting to go, and if you can’t take a legit hike … Continue reading
Endings are interesting things. Your mind has accepted (or refused to accept) that you are trading one state of mind and place for another, and is preparing to separate and move on. Thoughts like “falling asleep in my own bed is going to be amazing!” start unabashedly taking up residence. You may feel guilty about … Continue reading
Back to work, people! Fog rolled in last night, and the wind has kicked up a bit. The lighthouse beacon started flashing well before dusk, the fog was that thick. One would think that with constant wind the fog would blow away, but not here. The change is weather was actually wonderful. Working through the … Continue reading
Two busy, busy days. A new boat ramp. A new set of stairs from the hillside to the ramp. Trails cleared. A huge multi-day demolition project finished (for now). It has been a big week for big projects. What I will carry with me home, however is the time spent with Rowan, particularly yesterday and … Continue reading
Duff Day. Howard Cove. A place I would normally consider keeping secret, except that the locals already know, and the rest most likely won’t see it unless in the company of the Lighthouse Crew at Cape Decision. It is the kind of place where it feels like a violation to have your phone out even … Continue reading
Our first full day of work. Well, mostly work, but with some project oriented exploring thrown in. Day #2 started with a jackhammer. Breaking up a sizable rock to clear the way for a new boat ramp. Helga needs a home well above the zone where winter storms throw logs onto the rocks. Day ended … Continue reading
Riding The Currents 