I’ve never been on a hot-air balloon ride, and when I did go on one for the first time, I ended up doing it clear on the other side of the world, in Africa. In Kenya to be specific, over the Masai Mara plains. Crazy, right? What a spectacular experience this was! Continue reading Balloon Safari over Masai Mara, Kenya
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Visit to The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya
When you make a trip to Nairobi, Kenya the two places you must visit especially if you are an animal lover is The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and The Giraffe Centre. This past August when we went to Kenya that is exactly what we did, we stopped by both these conservation centers where we walked away inspired and happy to do more for the wildlife of this region.
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Visit to the Kazuri Bead Factory in Nairobi, Kenya
Every time we travel to Kenya to visit Hitesh’s family, I would stop by the Kazuri boutique in Nairobi and pick up a bracelet. I have been buying Kazuri bead jewelry for over two decades now, and even today, when I wear those bracelets I get compliments on them. They are timeless pieces. Continue reading Visit to the Kazuri Bead Factory in Nairobi, Kenya
Visit to The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya
Folks, our visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage has to be one of the most heart-warming and the most impactful excursions during our trip to Kenya this past summer.
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Visit to Kenya. A Jewel in East Africa
After a six-year hiatus, we made a trip back to Kenya this past August for a two-week holiday to visit Hitesh’s family in Mombasa, Kenya. In previous years they visited us here in California, and now it was our turn to go see them.
Many times when I tell friends and family I am going to Kenya, the first question I am asked is, “Is it safe to go to Kenya?” The other questions I get asked are “Where is Kenya vis-à-vis the rest of Africa?” “What is the weather like?” “When is the best time to go?” “What is the political climate like?” So I thought I would take this opportunity to answer a few of these questions before telling you about my trip this past summer to Kenya and all the wonderful places we visited. Continue reading Visit to Kenya. A Jewel in East Africa
Visit to Taza Chocolate in Sommerville, Massachusetts
Love dark chocolate? Ever wonder how that delicious dark chocolate goes from bean to bar? When we visited Boston, Massachusetts back in July, one of the excursions was to the Taza Chocolate Factory in Sommerville, Massachusetts.
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A Day Trip to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
While visiting our friends Jo and Oliver in Cape Cod, Massachusetts this past summer, we made a day trip to the quaint island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Under the guidance of Jo and Oliver, who were our tour guides for the day, we spent the entire day on Nantucket Island.
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Visit to Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Our friend Jo, who lives here in the Bay Area, has a summer home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and has been telling me for years to bring the kids and visit her. I finally decided to do it and made it out to Cape Cod this past July. What an amazing time we had. Beaches, boats, hydrangeas, and cedar cottages. This is the best way to describe this charming area of Cape Cod.
“I want all my senses engaged. Let me absorb the world’s variety …”
“I want all my senses engaged. Let me absorb the world’s variety and uniqueness.” by Maya Angelou. What better way to describe my recent trips this past summer.
I made a new year’s resolution early this year, to travel more and to get out of my comfort zone i.e. California. Continue reading “I want all my senses engaged. Let me absorb the world’s variety …”
Farmer’s Market Bounty
After a long summer break from the farmer’s market, we started back on our Sunday morning routine. We stopped by the Farmer’s Market this past Sunday and what a bounty we came home with.
