Kutazama Mombasa

... on Bamburi in Mombasa’s North Coast. It has the longest seafront in Kenya.

3. Indian Ocean Beach Club where rooms are in thatched cottages or in double-storey white washed buildings which are discreetly ...

... be dinner sorted…..Time for sundowners…..As we prepare our seafood delicacy the sky turns a deep pink and the huge gold-silver full moon rises over the calm water in front of us. Life could really not be more perfect.

So the planned three nights turn to four, then six and finally after ten blissful days we sadly leave this slow moving piece of peace and drive back to Nairobi. Within three ...

Today we went to go visit the one girl Matanya's Hope sponsors in Mombasa, thirteen-year old Rita Aisha. She is the only reason we went to Mombasa because it is mandatory that each child is checked up on, the grades are collected, we make sure they have everything they need, and we make sure that they are doing well in all aspects, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The story behind Aisha is one of great sorrow but so far, a pretty happy ending ...

... out further where I put on my snorkelling gear and jumped into the sea. The current was strong and the waves were high due to wind. My mask was leaking so had to change it. We swum along the surface looking at the marine life underneath and reached a ship wreck in which I saw Lion Fish, a huge sea cucumber, and many other fish including the Wrasse ...

... to introduce to you: Lions and Cheetahs and having a bed made out of Nim (Neem tree); comes from the same family as the Mahogony Tree. Well back in Chapter 11 or was it 12 I mentioned that I'd pick up on this later..... well later has arrived......... just a shame that I can only show 5 pictures in each chapter of my blog - when I have about 50 each day! The short and simple is that I'm having a bed made out of ...

... stuff for the kids and plenty of dried packet food to keep me going too! Good flight over with Kenyan Airways and the flight was a third full so not only got extra leg room but also 3 seats!! blisss managed to sleep for 4/5 hours mostly uninterrupted to Nairobi; slight delay with onward flight to Mombasa but wow what a treat - flew directly over the top of elephants; looks exactly like what you see on the Discovery Channel but noisier and air conditioned. My luck was ...

... in d** Volta-Region. Einzig** Nachteil d** Sache war d** Fakt, dass Nyahururu unt** Grossstadtbewohn**n eine ziemlich grosse Numm** was Wochenendausfluege angeht ist, und da es Sonntag war, war mir das Ganze etwas zu ueb**rannt. Aend**te ab** nichts an dem tollen Anblick und den schoenen Fotos! Gleich am Tag darauf ging die Fahrt dann weit** in Richtung Nairobi, jedoch mit einem Stopp am Naivashasee. Urspruenglich hatte ich ja geplant, bis zu drei Tage in Nakuru zu bleiben ...

... For example when wandering through Old Town(Arabic streets and alleys), I see a banner across one of the streets proclaiming support for the Liverpool Football(soccer)Team, "You'll Never Walk Alone". Everyone loves English Premier League teams eg Chelsea, Arsenal. Manchester United, Liverpool. I walked ...

... new friends, immersed myself in the local culture and gained a true appreciation for life in Africa. This really is a place unlike any other I've been to. Somehow the chaos, pollution, diseases and countless other problems combine with the friendliness of the local people and the serenity of the land to make it an unforgettable place. During my time in Mombasa I also managed to get my PADI scuba diving certification. I dove 4 times and saw ...

... eels, a coral head and some giant fishes. Sadly the current was v.strong and visibility not great so we abandoned it in favour of shopping and pizza! Today has been a lazy Kilifi day- swimming, doing the shopping for the cook and napping. I helped cook dinner tonight-rolled out the chipatis. We had a power cut most of today but the generator was put on specially this morning just to make Stu and I our toast. 5star all the way!