Wesa House, Kilifi

Another beachy/poolside day.
In the morning, prior to breakfast, we all went rock pooling at low tide. Magnus was just telling us how awful it would be to step on or be spiked by one of the black sea urchins which reside amongst the rocks. He was telling us that to step on one would require immediate hospitalisation, as its sting was more toxic than that of a black mamba, and they don't come out easily. He then proceeded to pick one up and jab a spike in below his nail. It was obviously very painful judging by his reaction, but the toxicity issue was proved to be not quite correct.
After trying first world remedies to take out the spike remnant, all of which failed, and with the prospect of a three hour journey to the nearest hospital, we resorted to asking Charles's colleagues if there was a local cure for the problem. A few minutes later papaya milk from leaves were squeezed onto the finger. After about 2 hours the splinter had worked its way out and Magnus was back to normal.
In the late afternoon we took two tuk tuks and one cab (for GGM) to the Kilifi Creek, where we enyoyed a sundowner boat trip on the creek amongst the mangroves. Captain Max and his crew were charming - they pointed out the wildlife, osprey, black kites, wimbrel, kingfishers, egrets, etc. etc., and the different mangrove types. We stopped off by a swimming spot for sundown, where jumping off the dhow roof was enjoyed by some. Some of us chose to climb down the steps of the boat into the water - the water was so warm, and we all enjoyed a fairly long swim. As the sun went down Bee-eaters gathered by the hundreds to roost overnight on the adjacent island, quite a spectacle.
The evening meal was fabulous once again.
We have given Charles carte blanche to produce his fish - based specialities for the next few days, knowing we will not be disappointed.Читать далее