Kenyan Schoolkids

We ran into several groups of school kids at Haller Nature Park in Mombasa. Most of them were grade-school aged (6 to 9, probably) but the last group we encountered were teenaged girls.
Oh, my!Read more
We ran into several groups of school kids at Haller Nature Park in Mombasa. Most of them were grade-school aged (6 to 9, probably) but the last group we encountered were teenaged girls.
Oh, my!Read more
At Bombolulu, we were treated to a lively dance presentation.
We saw several dances, and even joined in for a special welcome dance, but the lighting wasn’t the best for photography.
The photosRead more
Our bus drive through Mombasa was fascinating. Not only did many locals wave to us as we passed, but in some cases, they even blew kisses!
Tuk tuks are a thing here, but they also have privatelyRead more
When we travel, I like to keep an eye on posters and graffiti. They often let me in on cultural aspects that tour guide’s gloss over.
In Mombasa, I noticed posters on telephone poles with the wordRead more
If you ever feed giraffes, don’t be afraid; they don’t have any upper teeth so they can’t bite you like other animals. Instead, giraffes use their upper lips, lower teeth, and long purple tongueRead more
A local dance group met us at the pier in Mombasa, Kenya. They even handed out fresh coconuts for us to enjoy. How I love those!
I only managed to take a few photos, however, before the KenyansRead more
We took a catamaran ride to Anse Royale, a gorgeous bay in the Seychelles. Along the way, we saw a super yacht called “Nord.”
Once there, we spent an hour snorkeling along the reef where we sawRead more
On Mahe Island in the Seychelles, we visited a historic spice garden. A French guy named Pierre Poivre (aka Peter Pepper) started the original garden back in the 1771.
The lush gardens offeredRead more
The sun set as we sat down to dinner and our ship pulled away from the Maldives. That night, the show was an ABBA singalong. I don’t usually snap pics during the shows, but here you go!
Traveler
The kids look so happy and pleased to see you