Two Trips - Kisii and Nakuru

Linet said this is the cafe that "fed and educated all of us kids".

Outside the tea factory

I traveled with Linet and her two boys – Derrick and Jeremy – to her Mom’s home near Kisii (a market area called Ting’a). Linet and I have actually been talking about making this trip for five years. I decided it was finally time that we actually did it! We had a great time and even extended our journey by one day. Linet enjoyed a few days away from her job and the boys enjoyed a safari during their school “holiday”. Linet’s mom was thrilled with our visit!

Two highlights of the trip were a fascinating tour of a tea factory (it was rather amazing that we were allowed in) and a day at Homa Bay on Lake Victoria. The three of them (plus a cousin that joined us) experienced their first-ever boat and motorcycle rides! Derrick and Jeremy had never even seen the lake. (Photos of all but the tea factory tour follow below. I’ll post the remaining tour photos at a later date.)

On top of Hyrax Hill

On top of Menengai crater

Jim (Karo’s son) and I spent three days at Nakuru. The main purpose of our trip was to attend Vera and Ben’s wedding. But we also went to Menengai Crater (an absolutely incredible sight!) and Hyrax Hill museum (very fascinating and educational). We frequented two adjoining cafés – Sweet Mart and Tipsy Restaurant. They’re both owned by the same East Indian family. We really enjoyed their friendliness, in addition to their wonderful pastries and Indian sweets! Jim is fun to hang out with; we had a great time. (I’ll post more photos from our trip at a later date.)