Kenya with the Sandlers

Well, it's been a while since my last post and it will likely be awhile before my next. I have to catch you up on a few things. First, the Sandler family visited and we explored Kenya together. It was an unbelievably wonderful trip. We spent a night in Nairobi, not enough time to enjoy the city, flew to the Masai Mara game reserve and stayed in tented cabins for 3 nights. It was really neat to be "one with nature" with only a screen separating you from the sounds of the great outdoors. Dylan, Leyla and Jessica's tents all faced a section of river that was full of hippo's. We watched from their room as they snorted and squealed, waddled through the water and flung mud everywhere. It was pretty exciting. Our first game drive of the trip and we saw everything you could imagine. Endless zebra, giraffe, elephant, crocodile, the list goes on, it was very exciting. My first thought was, "if we don't see any animals I will be completely satisfied" because I was in awe of how beautiful it was there. Storybook setting for an exciting trip with very fun people.

Annie with the women of the Masaai tribe

Spotted a leopard, beautiful

sun rising over the river of hippo's

straight out of the Lion King, right?

I was so happy to finally see zebra, they're really awesome looking - no two are alike!

After safari we flew to the east coast, Indian Ocean, where we took a small boat to the island of Lamu. We could tell mid flight that it was going to be scorching, I've never experienced such intense humidity actually. Lamu is stunning, bright flowers pop up between stretches of white buildings set along the teal blue water. The coast is lined with dhow boats waiting to fish or taxi people across the canals. Although it was super hot, we had a good time relaxing in the pool and eating the most delicious seafood and mango, I've really never experienced anything like it.

The view from our roof, boats line where the tide is at it's lowest

Boats at sunset. I took so many pictures, the views kept changing every second of sun set.

Spices in the market in Lamu town

dhow cruise at sun set!

Overall, an incredible trip to Kenya and visit with the Sandler family. I am so lucky to have been so warmly welcomed and included in such a wonderful adventure!