There are many wonderful things in this country to enjoy. Some of them are very simple and free for the taking. The first that comes to mind is one that I experienced as soon I stepped off the plane and it always seems to be there lurking in the background! It is the smell of wood smoke! As soon as the plane doors opened I could smell the smoke of wood fires and as I sit here tonight I can smell them still. Many people use firewood for cooking and no matter where you are there seems to be a whiff of smoke in the air. I find it comforting, reminding me of the farm, wood fires when camping and the smoke from the fireplace in my home.
In much the same way, sounds are everywhere too. I think that perhaps, my favourite is the variety of birdsong found throughout the country. We Canadians enjoy a melody of song birds in our spring and summer but during the depths of winter it is noticeably absent. Almost every morning on this trip I have been awakened by the sounds of birds; music to my ears. I have a few audio clips of bird song to share and when I can access Youtube I will upload them and attach the link here.
https://youtu.be/P5ZG8Tqjqos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JtTIPJCp-A
The sights of Africa are too numerous to mention. You have seen many pictures, already, of the flora and the fauna, pictures of people and structures. Below I will attach a few unique sights and signs which have caught my eye along the trail. They tell their own tale. I hope you enjoy!
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| Look Closer |
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| This one is for you Ms. McLeod! |
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| Safety Sign at the tea factory |
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| What a great name for a gas station. |
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| Well balanced! |
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| In the town of Narok, no less! |
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| She is here! |
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| Very effective road sign. |
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| This one is for you Adrian. We love J.J. and it seems Babu did not move back to Pakistan! |
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| When was the last time your school bus got stopped in traffic like this? |
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