Confusing local transport to get to Zanzibar Island. On board the bus. Walking through the narrow alleys of the historic Stonetown. These doors are lavishly decorated to represent the occupation and heritage of its owners (the sharp stuff is to keep imaginary elephants out) Spice trading is once and still a big part of life…Read more [Zanzibar] Somewhere in Paradise

The advertisement slogan of the Kilimanjaro beer. I did not get to climb it this time, but I sure gulped down quite some liters of it. The old Lawns Hotel. I wonder if it is haunted? A baby chameleon we found during our village walk. Can I keep it? Barbara telling us how she and…Read more [Marangu] The Slopes of Kilimanjaro

The Serengeti is just sheer wilderness.  A big family of hippos having a good time in their mud baths. Zebras munching under the bright blue sky. These is awesome. Dusty roads leading to the wild. A male ostrich chasing her mate. The female ostrich awaits the male patiently. Hi there, humans! A Maasai man with…Read more [Serengeti] Into The Wild

These are our trustworthy tents for the whole safari trip. After a few days, I became experts in assembling them. The Maasai chief and his brother, son and friend. The Maasai people still live in traditional mud houses. Maasai women having a great time looking at their pictures. Let's join hands in a Maasai dance.…Read more [Masai Mara] The Blood Warriors

Days spent in the monstrous Intrepid "truck". (Don't you dare call it a bus!) Started our journey with a visit to the New Hope Children's Center. I think they are doing a good job giving these children a safe home and education. Lake Nakuru NP. Close encounters with the buffaloes. Local women selling cute handwoven…Read more [Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha] There is Green In Africa

Thanks to Martin and Heather, I had the chance to visit another slum in Nairobi, named Kawangware. Situated just a wall away from the sophisticated affluent neighborhood of Lavington Estate, I witness first hand how humans are segregated according to their wealth. The main road in Kawangware. People whom normally go on with their usual daily…Read more [Kawangware] Football and Dreams

  The team of medical professionals and hardworking volunteers who gave a gift of love to the children and people of Mukuru Kwa Njenga in Nairobi, Kenya. Mukuru Kwa Njenga is just one of the many slums in Nairobi. Due to the poor road conditions, we had to walk our way into the school where…Read more [Mukuru Kwa Njenga] A Gift of Love