Asante Sana, Kenya...

...for the friendliness of the people, and the beauty of the natural surroundings and wildlife. We'll long remember our cultural experiences and the excitement we felt while helping Amanda and Chris in their important research on the Mara River. Kwa herini!
Sincerely,
Pam and Bill

Matatu to Nairobi

Sadly, it's time to leave Narok and return to Nairobi. But it's also an opportunity for another new experience... riding on a matatu- a minivan tricked out to hold 11 passengers, upholstered with bright paisley seats and curtains, playing hip hop music, and covered in colorful pictures and slogans like "Death Train." Travel is always an adventure!

Christmas Goat Roast

The Christmas Goat

Our friends preparing the Christmas goat...

Chris-tmas Stocking

Looks like someone was a good boy this year!

Visions of sugarplums...

While Chris was sleeping, Santa paid a visit to our very little Christmas tree. Merry Christmas to all our friends and family!

The Subaluskys and The Maasai

An Acacia Christmas Tree

Watching Lions in the Masai Mara

Yesterday we saw them eating a fresh buffalo kill, today resting in the shade. Amazing!

The Hippos

Checking out a large group of hippos in the Mara river...

1st Breakdown

1st breakdown of the Masai Mara trip...easy fix with Bill's help.

Mexican Night in Kenya

Chris suprised us after a long day in the field with a fabulous home-cooked Mexican feast (you would be impressed Mrs. Dutton!).

Trials and Tribulations

As you can see...they just can't resist getting into our plants.

The Rift Valley

Cocktails at Sunset

We enjoyed a fruity drink as we watched the sunset by Mt. Kenya.

Uncooperative Camel Part 2

Bill's camel fled from the camel train (with Bill on him) because he was hungry.

Uncooperative Camel

Bill's camel decided to stand straight up while they were directly under a spiny acacia tree.

Mt. Kenya

On the Equator

Sailing on a dhow in Lamu.

Lamu Market Street

The Giraffe Center

Yes, Bill kissed a giraffe.

Elephant Nursery

The Subaluskys are now foster parents to two orphaned elephants!

Chameleon

Maybe not as big as the bongo or as agressive as the baboon, but we were excited to stumble upon this little fellow on the safari walk!

Nairobi Safari Walk

This was taken shortly after a baboon tried to steal Pam's banana.

Getting Fitted...

Amanda's mother...getting sized for a tailored kitenge.

A Deal Was Struck!

Masai Market, Nairobi

Hunting for bargains...

They Made It!

Amanda's parents just made it to Nairobi...now we are relaxing at a nice outdoor bar and catching up.

Road Block

A Leopard Tortoise road block in the Masai Mara.

Roasting a goat.

This was our Thanksgiving dinner up at Lake Turkana...wonderful.