Month: September 2013
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The Bomas of Kenya
Our final few days in Nairobi have been our busiest so far. Thursday – Carnivore Thursday I worked for only a few hours in the morning before heading out to meet another American woman for lunch. She’s the wife of one of Leo’s colleagues here, Dave, and they’re here for three months. Her driver picked…
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Business as Usual
Everyone is, of course, asking us about the Westgate mall shooting. I even received an interview request from my former TV station. But for Leo and I, it’s been business as usual. We returned to work Monday, and other than a few more security measures at our hotel, things in the city center have been…
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Tourists, Finally
Giraffes, gazelles and lions — oh my! It’s been a busy few days for us, as we finally had time to tour around a little bit. (Photo note: Leo left his DSLR at home on purpose. Instead we brought our small point-and-shoot. But we forgot to bring the cord to transfer those photos to our…
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The National Museum
Did you know they have flying squirrels in Africa, too? I didn’t, but I learned that Wednesday during a trip to the National Museum. The problem with business trips is that you’re actually working. But after getting a lot done on Tuesday, I decided I needed to get out. Of course, I want to save…
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Our Nairobi Routine
Jet lag is brutal. Today is our third full day in Nairobi, but we haven’t done much yet as we recover from the time change and begin work somewhere new. So far it goes like this: We get up at 7 a.m. and eat breakfast together. Leo’s ride to work arrives a little after 8.…