Goat Skull, Seasonal Lake, the Road, Bird Nests

As we left Nairobi and drove through Thika and on towards Mwingi, the scenery was green and lush. But it changed rapidly as we dropped in elevation. Nairobi is almost a mile in elevation; Garissa is at only 600 feet above sea level. It’s an arid area and suitable only for grazing livestock. As a matter of fact, 80% of Kenya is ASAL – Arid and Semi-Arid Land.

We saw lots and lots of goats, donkeys, camels, and cattle, to be sure!

There are many seasonal rivers throughout the area. Except when it rains and the rivers roar with rushing water, they remain bone dry. There are also a few seasonal lakes, like this one.