Safari Sunday

Yesterday, a group of 5 of us went on a mini-safari into Nairobi National Park.  The park is just a 30 minute drive from where I am staying, and you can see the skyline from certain points.  We had a driver and a van with an open top allowing us to stand up straight and scour the savanna for wildlife.  I didn't have high expectations, knowing that the park was so close to the city and not one of the major safari destinations.  The scenery turned out to be beautiful, though, and there was plenty of wildlife.  We saw of all the following (had to use wiki to make sure I didn't forget anyone):

African buffalo, baboon, black rhinoceros, zebra, hartebeest, gazelle, eland, impala, giraffe, ostrich, vulture, and waterbuck

Also saw a croc and a couple turtles.  The only let down was that we didn't spot and lions or cheetas, but we made out pretty well.  I am trying to get some pictures up on facebook so check them out.  I would really like to do another longer safari in the country - an area called Masai Mara known for it's big cats.  However, Kilimanjaro looms and is my top priority before I leave.

On Friday I had my first night "out" in Nairobi.  We ate at a decent Italian restaurant and then were taken to a real Kenyan nightclub downtown called "Dolce".  I was little disappointed by the dancing of the locals, but I'm sure the feeling was mutual.  Saturday we BBQ'd a goat and had a nice time with it.  Below is a picture with Stella, one of the housemaids at my former hotel and a phenomenal cook.  I'm the one in the red shirt.

I am ashamed to say that I couldn't watch the Bears game.  I can't get a good enough internet connection anywhere and I had a bad feeling about the game anyway.  All in all it was good season and I would still love to get rid of the entire front office and Lovie Smith.

Sorry for the boring entry.  It should be an interesting week so I'll have some more shenanigans for you next time.  Adios for now.