Kenia - the case of the missing tourists

Gestern bin ich sicher in Nairobi, Kenia angekommen. Es ist etwas seltsam hier. Ich habe verschiedene Busse genommen war auf dem Markt und bisher habe ich keine Touristen gesehen; zumindest keine Weißen. Dann in einer Touristenattraktion einem traditionellem Dorf - plötzlich weiße Menschen. Habe nach ein paar Gesprächen herausgefunden anscheinend gehen die Touristen nicht gross in die Stadt für viele ist es nur ein kurzer Zwischenstopp für Safaris. Interessant!

Arrived safely yesterday in in Nairobi Kenya. It is a bit strange here I was in the middle of Nairobi today, took some local busses and guess what there are no tourists. At least no white ones. I went to a outdoor museum where they show traditional tribal villages - a touristy place - and suddenly some white people. I went on to a market no white people at all!! Talked to some locals they told me tourists don't go out much of their hotels as Nairobi is just a stopover for safaris. Interesting!

One more thing on the way back I took a taxi as it was late . After hard bargaining I got a fair price. At least that is what I thought. Still paid more than any local would. During the whole ride the driver complainted about the price when that didn't work stopped and told me he wouldn't drive further unless I will pay him a higher price. Because we were somwhere where it wasnt safe, I felt I had no chance and I agreed and told him I will pay him the higher price but only at the destination. We arrived at my place and I asked him to drop me off in front of the gate and security. Then I handed him the original agreed price and when he got angry I told him I am not some stupid female he can cheat. Hah!!! He had no chance but to accept as security was standing next to me!

Will go on a 4 day safari tomorrow morning so won't have Internet access.

I will translate it into German some other time. Please whoever reads this and knows my parents to not tell/discuss the last part with them. I don't want them to worry. Needless to say I won't translate that part in German.Read more