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
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
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
I have wanted to go to Cape Decision Lighthouse for a long time. Neighbors and friends from Salmon Beach have been coming to this 1932 Coast Guard lighthouse, slowly working to restore the building and improve the ‘grounds’ (250 acres of true wilderness), for lots of years. I always wanted to go, but it is … Continue reading
Well, what to write about, what to write about… To get this out of the way- yep, life trying to avoid the Corona virus is kind of upside down for everyone, and I keep swinging from intense anxiety to feeling oh-so-slightly less anxious. So good times, really. Anyways, that’s not what I really want to … Continue reading
This is my sixth year visiting my wife’s family ranch. It doesn’t seem like that many- every time I come out here I am still reminded how different this world is than the one I grew up and have lived my life in. The contrasts between living on the water (salt water, thank you very … Continue reading
Riding The Currents 