This weekend we visited Kakamega Forest, the only remaining rainforest in Kenya. Overall, we had a fantastic day. We stayed at a tranquil retreat lodge that was surrounded with beautiful grounds that housed several species of monkeys, exotic birds, and insects.
We settled in and went on a long, six-mile hike through the rainforest. The most exciting part, besides jumping over packs of safari ants, was our encounter with angry baboons. We saw a group of them ahead of us on the trail, and after they ran around us, they continued to bark, angrily, in stereo. They were convinced we were going to steal all their guava fruit.
Massive rainfall came just as we got back to the lodge, as Lindsay said profoundly, "well you can't have a rainforest without rain". Sadly (to some) the rain prevented us from the 5 AM sunrise hike up the mountain. There's nothing quite like sitting on an open porch with Kenyan coffee listening to the monkeys and birds wake up and play. We were not disappointed at all.
This weekend we visited Kakamega Forest, the only remaining rainforest in Kenya. Overall, we had a fantastic day. We stayed at a tranquil retreat lodge that was surrounded with beautiful grounds that housed several species of monkeys, exotic birds, and insects.
We settled in and went on a long, six-mile hike through the rainforest. The most exciting part, besides jumping over packs of safari ants, was our encounter with angry baboons. We saw a group of them ahead of us on the trail, and after they ran around us, they continued to bark, angrily, in stereo. They were convinced we were going to steal all their guava fruit.
Massive rainfall came just as we got back to the lodge, as Lindsay said profoundly, "well you can't have a rainforest without rain". Sadly (to some) the rain prevented us from the 5 AM sunrise hike up the mountain. There's nothing quite like sitting on an open porch with Kenyan coffee listening to the monkeys and birds wake up and play. We were not disappointed at all.
Hey Guys...it is really great to see how you are spending your weeks and weekends. The experience with the kids sounds very special and you both look like you were enjoying yourselves tremendously. As always, wonderful pictures! Take care.
ReplyDeleteJust got back from Ravinia and it was so hot/humid that we felt like we were in ecuatorial Africa - but nothing as exotic as what you're experiencing! Another amazing weekend for you two. And I agree with Jim B. that the pictures are really great - keep 'em coming. It's like a page out of National Geographic. Hope you had a chance for some rest this weekend.
ReplyDeleteAm headed off to Peoria for two days (business)... would rather be with you two in Kenya. We love you both. Stay in touch.