Trip to Kenya's South Coast and Ukunda, Part Two: enjoying the lovely Diani Beach

Lazaro and Lekuraki

I happened upon these two friendly Samburu guys while out for a walk on the beach one day. Lazaro has been selling Samburu jewelry at the South Coast for several years, but Lekuraki has only recently tried his hand at it. He's becoming discouraged because business isn't so good for him; he's now thinking of going back home. He said it's time for him to get a herd of cattle and find a wife. Believe it or not, I didn't even buy anything from them... which I now regret :(

We had a hard time hearing each others' names, so we wrote them in the sand.

Normally I avoid 'beach boys', people who try to sell things on the beach. They can be quite annoying and persistent.
But every once and a while, I encounter someone who isn't so focused on making a business deal.

The guys are both wearing the traditional attire of their tribe, the Samburu.
Many nomadic people have retained their old ways, and haven't become so adjusted to the Western influence.

It's been said that Diani Beach, on Kenya's South Coast, is one of the most beautiful in the whole world.

Linet's first time ever to see - and dip her feet in - the ocean. She was so excited!!

One day we happened upon this restaurant right on the beach, where we ended up enjoying a nice lunch of grilled fish.

This day it looked like a storm was rolling in, but luckily it headed farther north of where we were.

I rise early to watch the sun appear
A glorious and quiet event
God paints the sky

Beauty unfolds

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The skies were made by God’s command.
He scooped sea into his jug, put ocean in his keg.
Psalm 33:6-7