March 30, Monday evening

So, in the middle of a 90 acre game sanctuary, I find the second access to the internet! Mt Kenya should be visible from here, but it's raining (thank goodness for the animals) The rain is a month late, so all the animals (as well as people) are under stress. I've met Jimmy who is a guide for climbers on Mt Kenya....

On March 31, 1970, Megan checked into this world.....just in time for the census, because she wanted to be counted! Happy Birthday, Megan! I'll celebrate with you when you declare your new birthday!

I am not following Kenyan politics, as I was in Malawi. I'm living VERY upscale, but I've overcome the guilt....People do say there is corruption at all levels of government...but the Chinese are investing heavily in Africa. I've come over the side of a road created while the new road is being put down. The engineers are Chinese, but they are training and employing Kenyans. (LJ/SK--Where is China?)

Staying in the hotel in Samburu were about 10 Australian young people...that's what many do with the "gap" year....travel the world. Let's see how far did they come to get here??

A South Korean owner came to check out HER investment...

A French couple was in the hotel as well, but they didn't speak English so they had an interpreter. Other than that, people are saying that tourism is down, but donors are up!

There is a bird standing outside this room that is bigger than me! Tomorrow is back to Nairobi for me....I'll miss the views, learning about the animals, falling in love with the differences....but I won't miss the dust, heat, and bumpy road!