For the past two months, Greg and I have technically been homeless. Wandering has been wonderful, but every now and then we did miss the comfort and familiarity of home. So over the last month, we've made a new home for ourselves.
We have spent 20 of the last 34 days in Nairobi, coming as close as travelers can to feeling like locals, thanks in large part to our incredible friends Annie and David. We wanted to share some the most memorable features of Nairobi.
Karura Forest
Karura is a gorgeous forest in the northeast of Nairobi. Full of wildlife and beautiful paths, we loved seeing a troupe of Syke's monkeys, adorable little duikers and the coolest ants we've ever seen.
We have spent 20 of the last 34 days in Nairobi, coming as close as travelers can to feeling like locals, thanks in large part to our incredible friends Annie and David. We wanted to share some the most memorable features of Nairobi.
Karura Forest
Karura is a gorgeous forest in the northeast of Nairobi. Full of wildlife and beautiful paths, we loved seeing a troupe of Syke's monkeys, adorable little duikers and the coolest ants we've ever seen.
Ngong Hills
A half hour drive from the heart of Nairobi, Ngong Hills is a series of seven hills that makes for some of the best hiking we've had so far. We were quite proud of ourselves - our armed guard, who does this hike all the time, said we wore him out with our pace! Apparently most people do the hike in four hours, and we did it in two! :)
A half hour drive from the heart of Nairobi, Ngong Hills is a series of seven hills that makes for some of the best hiking we've had so far. We were quite proud of ourselves - our armed guard, who does this hike all the time, said we wore him out with our pace! Apparently most people do the hike in four hours, and we did it in two! :)
Nairobi National Park
The only game park located within a capital city, Nairobi National Park is pretty amazing. It was fascinating to see huge game with the bustling city in the background, and we could not have been more thrilled to see rhinos, which we didn't get to see in the Masai Mara. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage nearby was also a marvelously fun (and accidentally messy) side adventure!
The only game park located within a capital city, Nairobi National Park is pretty amazing. It was fascinating to see huge game with the bustling city in the background, and we could not have been more thrilled to see rhinos, which we didn't get to see in the Masai Mara. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage nearby was also a marvelously fun (and accidentally messy) side adventure!
Food, Food and More Food
Nairobi has an insanely good food scene, and we were so entranced in the food we often forgot to take pictures. A few of our favorites not pictured here were: Chowpaty, Open House and Beijing Restaurant. Also, Greg and I often made ourselves truly at home and ordered Mambo Italia pizza to our apartment. It was pretty great. :)
Nairobi has an insanely good food scene, and we were so entranced in the food we often forgot to take pictures. A few of our favorites not pictured here were: Chowpaty, Open House and Beijing Restaurant. Also, Greg and I often made ourselves truly at home and ordered Mambo Italia pizza to our apartment. It was pretty great. :)
Memorable Miscellaneous Moments
The best thing about Nairobi for us was getting to observe the everyday aspects of life here. Greg and I considered moving here after our travels, and it's bittersweet to leave this complex and cacophonous city after making ourselves at home here.
The best thing about Nairobi for us was getting to observe the everyday aspects of life here. Greg and I considered moving here after our travels, and it's bittersweet to leave this complex and cacophonous city after making ourselves at home here.
With that, we have left our new home away from home and headed for adventures in southeast Asia. We are sad to leave but thrilled to enjoy the next phase of this marvelous trip. Thanks as always for joining us for the ride!
- JC & GK
- JC & GK
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