Happy Saturday and happy weekend! Today seems like a perfect day to share with you our fun family time in Mombasa, Kenya this summer.
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The Masai Blanket – Shuka
No trip to Kenya is complete without a masai blanket purchased to bring back home. This colorful garb also called shuka is as traditional as it gets in Kenya. Though worn mostly by the Masai tribe who predominantly live in the Masai Mara region of Kenya, the shuka has become a popular garment all over the country.
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Safari Day 4. Looking for the Marsh Pride & Flight Back to Nairobi
Our last day on safari started off with an early morning game drive to look for the famous marsh pride (pride of lions) made well known by the Amazon documentary Big Cat Diaries.
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Safari Day 3. On the Quest for Cheetahs & Leopards
On day 3 of our safari we were on a mission to find the elusive cheetahs and leopards. Cheetahs there was a likely chance we would find them, but leopard? That was very unlikely – or was it?
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Safari Day 2. Balloon Safari, Bush Breakfast & the River Crossing
On day 2 of our safari we opted for a balloon safari over the Mara plains. This is a one hour hot air balloon ride over the Mara followed by breakfast in the wide outdoors – also called a bush breakfast.
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Safari Day 1. Flight to Mara & Amazing Game Drive
We started our safari adventure on Monday July 12th with a 10am flight to Mara. After an early morning breakfast we drove to Wilson Airport where all private jets for safaris leave from.
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Nairobi and Thika, Kenya
We arrived in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. on Saturday, July 10th. It was a cool balmy cloudy day when we arrived in the evening. With temperatures in the mild 60s and a light drizzle, coming from hot California I actually loved the cool temps.
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Our 2021 Summer Holiday in Kenya
Hello hello, happy Saturday and Happy August! How was your July? Relaxing? Spent it seeing friends and family? Maybe went on a vacation? For us we went on a long awaited holiday to Kenya. Yes! Kenya! In East Africa!
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Scenic Drive on Hwy 1. Big Sur, Coastal Farms & Santa Cruz Wine Tasting
Hello and Happy Monday! Hope your July 4th holiday weekend (for those in the U.S.) is relaxing and fun with family, friends and good food . For me I had my Aunty Uma visiting from New Jersey.
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Friday Flowers. The Mustard Flowers of Napa Valley
Early spring in Napa Valley is a magical time with mustard flowers blanketing the valley. It’s beautiful sight to behold.
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