The Africa Fund for Endangered Wildlife was founded in 1979 by the late Jock Leslie-Melville and his wife, Betty, after discovering the sad plight of the Rothschild Giraffe. The animals had lost their habitat in Western Kenya, due to a growing human population. Thanks to Jock and Betty's program of breeding giraffe in captivity, there are now over 300 Rothschild Giraffe (from the original 130 they rescued) living well in various Kenya national parks. It's always a treat to visit them and take my friends along.
After Madina closed school in early April, she and Robai traveled with me from Eldoret to our eventual destination of Moyale, Ethiopia. But first we stopped off in Nairobi for a few days of fun and exploring the big city.
One never knows what you might encounter on any given day in this country; here's an example of the randomness of Kenya. We happened upon this 'bicycle rickshaw' in the Hardy area as we headed to the Giraffe Center. It was the first day the new owner was trying it out, and he gladly allowed Robai to help provide the 'pedal power'.
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| We hiked at two different forests; these shots are from our time at Karura. |
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| Late one afternoon we roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. |
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| Robai made a new friend :) |
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| Eldoret to Nairobi, 200 miles |
"For the born traveler, travelling is a besetting vice.
Like other vices, it is imperious, demanding its victim's time, money, energy and the sacrifice of comfort."
Like other vices, it is imperious, demanding its victim's time, money, energy and the sacrifice of comfort."
~ Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), English writer
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