Click here to read Part 1 in this series. It starts with my stopover in Nairobi, Kenya.
Click here to read Part 2 in this series in Kenya. It continues with my sojourn in Nairobi, Kenya.
There was much more to see and do in Nairobi and many photos too. But as I mentioned in an earlier post, I lost so many photos. I am still working on recovering them but this will take some time yet. Later I hope to add more posts and photos about things done in Nairobi, Kenya.
Right now I am taking you on a journey north to the City of Nakuru, Kenya. Before we get there we stop at this magnificent look out spot.
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| I always stop at this site when I visit Kenya and go north. It is a place to take photos of Mount Longonot and the surrounding valley and to purchase curios and souvenirs. |
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| This man makes me nervous sitting atop this rickety fence. It is a long drop to the bottom if it should fail him. |
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| These are just some of the curio shops that sit by the roadside. |
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| Last time I was through here I purchased a sheep skin for my mattress. This time I bought a small carved soapstone plate. |
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I understand that there are actually two highways, at different elevations, that overlook this valley. The vista is really quite stunning. Much more than my photos can show you. The look out is also much higher up than it looks.
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| This is the plate I bought. I think it's great! On this side it has a picture map of the area. Click on the photo to enlarge it. |
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| Turn the plate over and you see this beautiful red and black design along with key phrases/words in Swahili. There is a decorative element also. See the top of the plate. That is a row of carved elements. |
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19 comments:
Joyful - you're right,of course, and I can't say it on my blog, or in my comments, but I knew them all well - the conversation I quoted was me as the friend. But I promised that I would keep their anonymity (pity because I prefer honesty, but I'm beginning to learn that if I tell true stories I have to be prepared for this sort of thing, and I have to respect it).
I enjoyed this post of yours too!
Caroline
Hi Caroline, I understand the need to keep their anonymity. That isn't a problem. I was just a bit confused in reading the story and the notes :-) I look forward to your other stories. Thanks for dropping by!
What an amazing trip that must have been. You are very blessed to have seen a part of the world that most of us will never see. I'm sure it was life changing.
(the bread looked wonderful!)
Hello Living on Less, thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment on my blog. I am indeed blessed to have travelled to Kenya. I'd love to return when I am able and it has indeed been life changing. It taught me that I need to live more simply and I'm still working on it :-)
The hills there look a lot like the hills of San Diego! What a beautiful country.
Interesting post about Nairobi, Kenya. Thanks for sharing your world in another beautiful part of our planet. Lovely photos and great insights of the country you visited.
The Professor's Wife, Kenya is indeed a beautiful country. There is simply so much there to see also. God has greatly gifted this land with natural beauty.
Kristin, I'm so glad you stopped by and happier still that you have enjoyed my series on Kenya thus far. Please come back for more on this beautiful country.
Another great post, but then Africa is beautiful. Diane
Yes, Kenya is beautiful. I've not travelled through much of Africa but from the photos I see, it looks beautiful virtually everywhere :-)
Very interesting post, I love your plate with its 2 pretty sides. Also the shop you bought it from very ethnic.
Thank you Glennis. How nice of you to pop in. I hope you'll be able to take in more of the Kenyan tour along the way :-)
Beautiful pictures and I enjoyed the sharing...the plate is especially lovely!
Thank you Karen. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for doing our country some justice, always nice to see good stories about Africa!
Thank you Otieno Hongo. I love Kenya so it is easy to find good things to say about it. I'm hoping to return as soon as I can :-)
Lovely sight and virtual tour..I like that plate too. So nice and blue!!
Glad you enjoyed the tour Regina!
Breathtaking views!
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