tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10626993331472528792024-03-05T13:52:25.938-08:00Habari Kutoka KenyaThe trials and tribulations of organising and running a field trip to East Africa.
The trip will run from the end of May to the beginning of June 2009. During the 10 days, 30 secondary students from Stalham High School in Norfolk, UK and accompanying staff will visit Lake Nakuru National Park and Marich Pass Field Studies Centre in West Pokot as well as the Masai Mara National Reserve. It also includes some ir/relevant rantings and ravings.Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-30547141849332305792012-04-15T23:16:00.001-07:002012-04-15T23:16:54.417-07:00Fw: Save the Rhino<div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div><span></span></div><div><br></div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "> <div dir="ltr"> <font size="2" face="Arial"> ----- Forwarded Message -----<br> <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> Iain Keith - Avaaz.org <avaaz@avaaz.org><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> "tacazze2@yahoo.co.uk" <tacazze2@yahoo.co.uk> <br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 2:36<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Save the Rhino<br> </font> </div> <br><div id="yiv424190886"> <title>Avaaz.org - The World in Action</title> <div> Dear friends, <br><br> <table align="right" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="220" style="margin-left:15px;"> <tbody><tr> <td style="border:1px solid #000;padding:10px;"><font color="black" face="Arial" size="2"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_rhinos/?cl=1686625555&v=13367"><img src="http://avaaz_images.s3.amazonaws.com/2103_rhino2_3_200x100.png" border="0"></a> <br><br> <b>The rhino is being hunted to the brink of extinction</b>, driven by growing horn demand in Asia. But EU pressure on China and Vietnam can force international action to save the rhino -- <b>sign our petition today to ensure the EU acts!</b> <br><div style="text-align:center;"> <br><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_rhinos/?cl=1686625555&v=13367"> <img src="http://avaazdesign.s3.amazonaws.com/btn_signthepetition.png" width="200" border="0" alt="Sign the petition"></a></div></font></td></tr></tbody></table> <b>The rhino is being hunted into extinction and could disappear forever unless we act now</b>. Shocking new statistics show 440 rhinos were brutally killed last year in South Africa alone -- a massive increase on five years ago when just 13 had their horns hacked off. <b>European nations could lead the world to a new plan to save these amazing creatures</b> but they need to hear from us first! <br><br> Fueling this devastation is a huge spike in demand for rhino horns, used for bogus cancer cures, hangover remedies and good luck charms in China and Vietnam. Protests from South Africa have so far been ignored by the authorities, but <b>Europe has the power to change this by calling for a ban on all rhino trade</b> -- from anywhere, to anywhere -- when countries meet at the next crucial international wildlife trade summit in July. <br><br> The situation is so dire that the threat has even spread into British zoos who are on red-alert for <b>rhino killing gangs! Let's raise a giant outcry</b> and urge Europe to push for new protections to save rhinos from extinction. When we reach 100,000 signers, our call will be delivered in Brussels, the decision-making heart of Europe, with a crash of cardboard rhinos. Every <b>50,000 signatures will add a rhino to the crash -- bringing the size of our movement right to the door of EU delegates</b> as they decide their position. <b>Sign the petition below then forward this email widely</b>: <br><br> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_rhinos/?cl=1686625555&v=13367">http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_rhinos/?vl</a> <br><br> <b>So far this year one rhino has been killed every day in South Africa</b>, home to at least 80% of the world's remaining wild rhinos. Horns now have a street value of over $65,000 a kilo -- more expensive than gold or platinum. The South African Environment Minister has pledged to take action by putting 150 extra wardens and even an electric fence along the Mozambique border to try and stem the attacks -- but <b>the scale of the threat is so severe that global action is required.</b><br><br> Unless we act today we may lose this magnificent and ancient animal species permanently. <b>Some Chinese are loudly lobbying for the trade in horn to be relaxed, but banning the trade in all rhinos will silence them</b>. With the EU's leadership, we can bring these international gangsters to justice, put the poachers in prison, and push for public awareness programmes in key Asian countries -- and end this horn horror show for good. <br><br> <b>In the next few weeks, the EU</b> will be setting its agenda for the next big global meeting in just a few months -- our best chance of turning the tide against the slaughter. We know that rhinos will be on their agenda, but <b>only our pressure can ensure they challenge the problem at its source. Let's build a giant outcry and deliver it in a spectacular fashion -- sign now</b> and together we can stop the slaughter across Africa: <br><br> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_rhinos/?cl=1686625555&v=13367">http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_rhinos/?vl</a> <br><br> In 2010, Avaaz's actions helped to stop the elephant ivory trade from exploding. In 2012, we can do the same for the rhino. When we speak out together, we can change the world -- last year was the worst year ever for the rhino, but this can be the year when we win. <br><br> With hope, <br><br> Iain, Sam, Maria Paz, Emma, Ricken and the whole Avaaz team <br><br> More Information: <br><br> Few Rhinos Survive Outside Protected Areas (WWF)<br> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/finder/rhinoceros/rhinos.html">ttp://www.worldwildlife.org/species/finder/rhinoceros/rhinos.html</a> <br><br> South Africa record for rhino poaching deaths (BBC)<br> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15571678">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15571678</a> <br><br> 'Cure for cancer' rumour killed off Vietnam's rhinos (The Guardian)<br> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/25/cure-cancer-rhino-horn-vietnam">http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/25/cure-cancer-rhino-horn-vietnam</a> <br><br> British Zoos on Alert as Rhino Poaching Hits the UK (International Business Times)<br> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/289792/20120130/british-zoos-uk-alert-rhino-poaching-hits.htm">http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/289792/20120130/british-zoos-uk-alert-rhino-poaching-hits.htm</a> <br><br> -----------------<br><br> <img src="http://open.avaaz.org/act/open/1686625555.gif" border="0"><br><table align="center" bgcolor="#F0F0F0" width="100%" style="padding:16px;"> <tbody><tr> <td><b>Support the Avaaz Community!</b> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> We're entirely funded by donations and receive no money from governments or corporations. 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You can read more and sign the petition here:</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.change.org/petitions/save-the-serengeti-choose-an-alternate-route-local-development">http://www.change.org/petitions/save-the-serengeti-choose-an-alternate-route-local-development</a></span></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br></span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thanks!</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Martyn</span></font></div></div><div style="position:fixed"></div> </div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-91441832949667043702011-03-27T08:37:00.000-07:002011-03-27T08:45:36.231-07:00UPDATEIt is now almost a year since I last updated this BLOG and a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then.............. and that includes all those along the main Kitale to Lodwar road, the bridge across the Moruny River carrying the road to Sigor, those across the Wei Wei and all those footbridges built by Bridging the Gap providing people safe access across the rivers in West Pokot.<div><br /></div><div>Marich Pass is flourishing as I write this. The Field Studies Centre is still visited by many and I hope to return before too long. </div><div><br /></div><div>I would also love to lead a trip to Kenya so that all those who missed out the first time, or would love to visit again or those that I have enthused with stories, tales, pictures and videos and can also get to appreciate what an awesome place it is. I just need to sort a few things out and then I'll let people know by Facebook or via this BLOG what is planned.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll keep you all posted.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-55843096536769911512010-03-28T10:57:00.000-07:002010-03-28T11:07:25.329-07:00Tikeet Health Centre<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMfwVvapW-m5DTwt0ncY6PGjvX36uaF-TJA4Vu5ypCR-ePMRADkV9VN_gibpa4tJlFwzu8rI03b8JW8wASC9qHmID6JJGGDBPJUK-tmIHpeMSWvQSlbvU5oVsZhulv53gdHLsYfUGxa8/s1600/IMG_0924.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMfwVvapW-m5DTwt0ncY6PGjvX36uaF-TJA4Vu5ypCR-ePMRADkV9VN_gibpa4tJlFwzu8rI03b8JW8wASC9qHmID6JJGGDBPJUK-tmIHpeMSWvQSlbvU5oVsZhulv53gdHLsYfUGxa8/s400/IMG_0924.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453747642736580386" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsgT2L8fpSMqNH1UCYl5BIzabc2V0uYXSSRzdZGwdPwUIjmETJ7fXaiYapFQ-qYIYSUZZssBIpBu9q_dtwvEI2G0KpYlMk7WvcSg-GERwJE9fmTBk30DioYCW46_BODv17v1QGJi1Lqg/s1600/IMG_0924.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"></a></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsgT2L8fpSMqNH1UCYl5BIzabc2V0uYXSSRzdZGwdPwUIjmETJ7fXaiYapFQ-qYIYSUZZssBIpBu9q_dtwvEI2G0KpYlMk7WvcSg-GERwJE9fmTBk30DioYCW46_BODv17v1QGJi1Lqg/s1600/IMG_0924.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;">The Tikeet Health Centre Project Website has been updated and can be found by clicking on the link below.......</a></span><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://web.me.com/sabadempsey1/Tikeet/The_area_and_people.html">Tikeet Health Centre Project</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7zASSCzyBRZ_79CTtd9CayPhi7lntFrNPC-bmYfcLS265HgsAsOWvhNIZWSNNYdvEBPrnDBNR8DNZ9SxMSxdvZiagwRybygdkR1if_fGAjV3OQPsK4BQyb8LSzmy-YVbwQ9v9UVZSXY/s1600/IMG_0909.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7zASSCzyBRZ_79CTtd9CayPhi7lntFrNPC-bmYfcLS265HgsAsOWvhNIZWSNNYdvEBPrnDBNR8DNZ9SxMSxdvZiagwRybygdkR1if_fGAjV3OQPsK4BQyb8LSzmy-YVbwQ9v9UVZSXY/s320/IMG_0909.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453747464057694450" /></a></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-8508589373723337992009-07-31T14:02:00.001-07:002009-07-31T14:08:37.552-07:00ApologiesThis BLOG had been deactivated for a period of time due to complaints made about the content.<div><br /></div><div>The offending comments have been removed &/or edited hopefully to the satisfaction of all those concerned. If there are still comments that are felt to be misleading then please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do my utmost to correct any inaccuracies.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would also like to point out that should a trip to Kenya go ahead next year the health and safety of all participants will be a priority when planning the trip as it was when I was organising this year's field trip.</div><div><br /></div><div>There will also be amendments to the itinerary to satisfy all those concerned as well as all those who wish to embark on such a once in a lifetime venture.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would also like to apologise to anyone who may have been concerned by comments that were made.</div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-74409512514306037302009-07-08T06:07:00.000-07:002009-07-08T06:16:25.102-07:00URGENT!!! re: School at the Turkwell DamIt has come to my attention that the school at the Turkwell Dam has run out of money!<div><br /></div><div>This means that the children that we photographed and whom we spoke to and played with during the afternoon when we visited the dam will soon be out of food.</div><div><br /></div><div>They would appear to be desperate for help as the school was constructed out of the proceeds of charitable donations and this money has dried up......................</div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to help, please contact me and I will point you in the right direction.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-25243362045289353942009-07-06T13:18:00.001-07:002009-07-06T13:18:19.994-07:00Slideshow - The Best of the Kenya Field Trip<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;">The final video/slideshow until I find time to look at the video we took on the afternoon that we visited the school in Marich and then hopefully put something together with that footage.<div><br></div><div>Link to the BEST OF is</div><div><br></div><div>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Io9lDN0nc</div><div><br></div><div>Comments, criticism etc. etc. or anyone else interested in a copy of photos.</div><div><br></div><div>Martyn</div></td></tr></table><br> Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-84400671202488897992009-07-03T14:03:00.000-07:002009-07-04T10:17:52.024-07:00The Best of Kenya<div style="text-align: justify;">Here is yet another video/slideshow using what I consider to be the best of the photos taken during the field trip. There are, of course, many others that I could have chosen but then the slideshow what have been excessively long and so I had to take out some that I wish could have also been included. So, here is the finished project.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwPwUNAmpKj6lAWNJ7N3pD4JdpKhRS4TeylPPsofi115dUALkO07O9-2l3yyXi5S18NUKZjqxmDf8sJRSEAsg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-47613775559962755972009-07-02T01:33:00.001-07:002009-07-02T03:38:08.671-07:00NEW SLIDESHOW from KENYA FIELD TRIP<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;">Dear all<div><br /></div><div>Yet another video......... this time 'WILDLIFE'</div><div><br /></div><div>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyCcxa3a7fw</div><div><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwbYGechnvtNWviNryxDp-4Yjpyim9j40tSeW_47e0hGWuVNvCSPo2iC0y1dqOyaT-8KoyaZZk0q475343Bug' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;">If any parents, guardians or students want a copy of all the pictures that I took let me know...... will work out how many CD's are needed</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Martyn</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PS Will upload yet another video/slideshow of the 'BEST OF' in the next day or so.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-8882040249841941482009-06-28T10:10:00.000-07:002009-07-08T06:07:13.462-07:00UPDATE + PLANNED TRIPEnough of the videos for now although I have had a request for a slideshow featuring some of the animals that we saw during our trip............... watch this space.<div><br /></div><div>Anybody out there interested in visiting Kenya next year (or SOONER!?!?!)? </div><div><br /></div><div>You know, you've heard all about it, </div><div><br /></div><div>You've read the BLOG</div><div><br /></div><div>Followed the LINKS</div><div><br /></div><div>You've seen the slideshows</div><div><br /></div><div>NOW visit Kenya for yourself.</div><div><br /></div><div>I envisage the trip costing much the same as this year's offering and following the same itinerary.</div><div><br /></div><div>If the answer is yes, drop us a line and I'll make enquiries about costings.</div><div><br /></div><div>There will be a Minimum of 8 and a Maximum of ???? (the sky's the limit - within reason)</div><div><br /></div><div>Suggested departure date Tuesday 1st June returning to the UK on Saturday 12th June. </div><div><br /></div><div>The trip will be open to anyone and if parents of those who went on the recent trip want to experience Kenya at its best.................. SIGN UP now........................and whilst you're at it, bring the kids along as well. I know they'd like to revisit the place!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Please note that the safety of all, for the duration of the trip, will be of paramount importance at all times. In addition any Health and Safety issues will be strictly adhered to as will any directives given in risk assessments drawn up for the trip.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-5359395467299226002009-06-24T00:41:00.000-07:002009-06-24T01:14:21.673-07:00NEW SLIDESHOW - 'OUR STUDENTS IN KENYA'To view the slideshow on YouTube just click on the following link............<div style="text-align: justify;">At last, photos of some of our students taken during the field trip to Kenya.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxLU4g3P9ZWSzZnDLHEP9-E-Phrs5tQFJMSEWT3aDUcDoRXq99pXrof56iyHpI2JVWlkydy7lwunX15rqc5fw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>To view the slideshow on YouTube just click on the following link............</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVn_m3XbsZY">Our Students in Kenya.</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-1275703222675073522009-06-22T02:03:00.000-07:002009-07-08T05:50:49.768-07:00Some of the Students that we met on our travelsThis is yet another video/slideshow that I have put together of the students that we met duinr our trip to Kenya. Those in uniform are from the Marich Early Childhood Development and Primary School whom we spent time with during our visit to the school as well as when they joined us at the lookout point. The students out of uniform are from the school which has recently been built near to the Turkwell Dam which we dropped into on our visit to the Dam & HEP Scheme on Independence Day (Madaraka Day) on Monday 1st June 2009.<br />The soundtrack is again by AYUB OGADA entitled OBIERO.<div><p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw9MgUrOlKmP1ggU51WoBGGYaxLILPWO5T_sS0Zum35xkNKr0BUGmhKWDEj4hyGqrjJ2LFpgOX_BrFd-LPhbQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p align="center">The YouTube link in order to see it in all its glory and in full size is available by clicking here</p><p align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:Arial;font-size:19px;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaieDM7PxOE">We'll Meet Again............... Students from West Pokot, Kenya</a></span><br /></p><p align="center" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-8821741966343315962009-06-21T05:22:00.001-07:002009-06-21T05:47:26.990-07:00The school in Marich and the clinic in Tikeet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1dQxvmmd6XXPikfXEY3jsD8c5z8e2bu4b77iN8L2uQBH_m2x1ijdRNWsBrgPoasXEgL3P22QXZMaq_m51DYwBHpbqH1Wyqkl3UzdwrNzV-3a-eSI_IJc_Or-ecO45JWFaIVTAP8f9W0/s1600-h/Roden002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1dQxvmmd6XXPikfXEY3jsD8c5z8e2bu4b77iN8L2uQBH_m2x1ijdRNWsBrgPoasXEgL3P22QXZMaq_m51DYwBHpbqH1Wyqkl3UzdwrNzV-3a-eSI_IJc_Or-ecO45JWFaIVTAP8f9W0/s320/Roden002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349758540252174018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6fE-Td5YayU_0jWf4c3zB6I-ZuuMmKrbhGiZ9muBjjaChMshgNTZvl5IkC4o2tUXBcAVRK-4ghX25D1zFLhyphenhyphen6VJL3c42cXGRaig5agyxqeDlOsOqyApLQB91Kug94qWxd5Fdd7h8-zs/s1600-h/Roden001.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6fE-Td5YayU_0jWf4c3zB6I-ZuuMmKrbhGiZ9muBjjaChMshgNTZvl5IkC4o2tUXBcAVRK-4ghX25D1zFLhyphenhyphen6VJL3c42cXGRaig5agyxqeDlOsOqyApLQB91Kug94qWxd5Fdd7h8-zs/s200/Roden001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349758131703201666" /></a><br />Here are some pictures, one of the completed and operational Marich Early Childhood Development and Primary School, four of the Tikeet Health Centre Project on the Masol Plains and two of Dr. David Roden the major driving force and benefactor behind both of these worthwhile projects.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaP7OCeaBLprPd5IPCcJEos7zUj6KBU0HZI_ZWSZ3mDqU8SWt3h0oC2x-2g5gDzyuvws1VPwFVrJas7ChQS_6wQC4g9xHEnrFYhNxK-FDo4bo6pvMo-3FJ4lduovPz4cNcVUb_ziJlvA4/s1600-h/IMG_0792.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaP7OCeaBLprPd5IPCcJEos7zUj6KBU0HZI_ZWSZ3mDqU8SWt3h0oC2x-2g5gDzyuvws1VPwFVrJas7ChQS_6wQC4g9xHEnrFYhNxK-FDo4bo6pvMo-3FJ4lduovPz4cNcVUb_ziJlvA4/s320/IMG_0792.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349757288472815506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzAiRv4aCEdOa2itaYgc0oFbXJIohHH1LUZgGiXwu1YMCXZUcIcCUvE785VxYOLTrigKVanSHYlT0YJ3JENl9EF5wURWl3Lp08lnoomfFuPtSVTNm40MwVzxNm6zE5i7kvmWnxRxCGuw/s1600-h/IMG_1012.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzAiRv4aCEdOa2itaYgc0oFbXJIohHH1LUZgGiXwu1YMCXZUcIcCUvE785VxYOLTrigKVanSHYlT0YJ3JENl9EF5wURWl3Lp08lnoomfFuPtSVTNm40MwVzxNm6zE5i7kvmWnxRxCGuw/s320/IMG_1012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349759190040188274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dQ3raCxUTC0pHkltDchWZ6THWj2gQPek94dInmTK9JRJtK8iJjFCsBUh9PhxhsrttRkh_Rjhu0NZgGYv4RbATH7mijnghhP9ae5WytyAgDx7O3os5M-NYYVcnk9pCTiQANFFu4HoVmM/s1600-h/IMG_1014.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dQ3raCxUTC0pHkltDchWZ6THWj2gQPek94dInmTK9JRJtK8iJjFCsBUh9PhxhsrttRkh_Rjhu0NZgGYv4RbATH7mijnghhP9ae5WytyAgDx7O3os5M-NYYVcnk9pCTiQANFFu4HoVmM/s320/IMG_1014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349759322667432626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrmZjMUqzyaq9HxoP_56orJrnMwA8GcZ2tfq-lh3VBB6hGvNil4Y8OAElGxouYgVSAk0NiaG7T-NW7mvqU9V1Fsve9V4AED6tWMFPg7MXiwJH0917PWRgtqeN0f08Hw6WDq5rKWlvHEY/s1600-h/IMG_1016.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrmZjMUqzyaq9HxoP_56orJrnMwA8GcZ2tfq-lh3VBB6hGvNil4Y8OAElGxouYgVSAk0NiaG7T-NW7mvqU9V1Fsve9V4AED6tWMFPg7MXiwJH0917PWRgtqeN0f08Hw6WDq5rKWlvHEY/s320/IMG_1016.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349759594959779202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4o6F0Gzo1nz-bhq4kU-FMHw4JW9o4k8vLKE8obN3N6DCB9dhlEnnz6cMI99hlPDYJ9ouOy9Jres7vrrsQzIoQGi_Llw8dVqm01GTcICXzhQD8kds5rRdZcCfZxcWA3o5p5JLqQbiwvU/s1600-h/IMG_1018.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4o6F0Gzo1nz-bhq4kU-FMHw4JW9o4k8vLKE8obN3N6DCB9dhlEnnz6cMI99hlPDYJ9ouOy9Jres7vrrsQzIoQGi_Llw8dVqm01GTcICXzhQD8kds5rRdZcCfZxcWA3o5p5JLqQbiwvU/s320/IMG_1018.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349759797649750930" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The Outpatients Building at the Tikeet Health Centre has had the roof installed and the Inpatients Building is well under way with most of the basic structure complete.</div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-17520617608568852732009-06-21T03:50:00.000-07:002009-06-21T04:44:57.036-07:00New YouTube video - WE have so MUCH and THEY have so LITTLE!A selection of photos taken during a recent trip to West Pokot in Kenya. The trip included a stay in Marich Pass and visits to Tikeet on the Masol Plains, where a clinic is being built, and Lomut which is about 30 km inland from Marich, where there is a weekly traditional market.<br />The area is inhabited by the POKOT people and meeting these people and visiting the area is always thought provoking. In fact one comment that was made during the trip was " We have so much and they have so little yet they are so happy!".............................. does our wealth and the materialistic world that we are privileged (?) to live in really bring us the happiness for which we continually strive? I think NOT! There is a lot to be said for a simple life where community still exists and people truly care about their neighbours and don't spend their lives attempting to keep up with the Jones' or to outdo them.<br />Just £3 (US$6) pays for a child's education for 3 months in Marich and just £10,000 (US$15,000) builds a school................................... the Pokot need 50 schools and 50 clinics and I propose to establish a charity to benefit the lives of the beautiful Pokot people through the provison of education and basic health care. This idea was first kindled in the mind of the late Dr. DAVID RODEN and in his memory I want to see his dreams fulfilled. This can only happen with the help of the Pokot people themselves, The Roden family who live in Marich and through your, the viewers of this video, help.<br />Please read the BLOG for further details................. and check for updates.<br /><br />The target................. £1 miilion! <br /><br />WE CAN DO IT and the lives of the POKOT people will benefit.<br /><br />You can read more about this on my BLOG (http://habarifromkenya.blogspot.com/) and there are links here to my photos on Flickr and to much, much more about Kenya and the area we visited.<br /><br />The soundtrack to the video/slideshow is a track by AYUB OGADA entitled OBIERO.<br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;"><div class="watch-video-desc description" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border- outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; font-size:100%;color:transparent;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia;font-size:16px;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzpXxM4z1ikhEanisVMIKLSqHzOZ0GR9WGAcuimHo2gZjYp6Z2b8tV4KTElG8LKWNd0NPel7dbokjK6xgjMzw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span><br /></div></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The above is the description used on the YouTube video (Click <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Go-8LDgsM">HERE)</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">What a journey, what a trip, what people we met.............. I know that I will never forget those wonderful, beautiful, thought provoking, awe inspiring days spent with 30 of the best students that I have had the fortune of teaching and spending time with.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;">I just hope that this can be the start of something much bigger which will benefit the lives of all those we met and all those in the area that we didn't!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-71438292738875884202009-06-17T23:13:00.000-07:002009-06-18T07:39:54.095-07:00CHARITYFollowing on from the extremely positive feedback about the field trip from 30 students and 1 parent, the next move is to establish a charity in order to take, what has been started, that extra step or ten.<br /><br />What's needed is a name..................... IDEAS PLEASE!<br /><br />From what we saw on the trip, it is clear to me that provision for the education as well as the health and welfare of the people in West Pokot, as well as the surrounding regions (Samburu, Turkana), would be of great benefit to all who live there.<br /><br />The EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND PRIMARY SCHOOL in Marich is clearly much needed in an area that, thanks to the MPFSC, is relatively well off when compared to the areas that we visited inland and those further north approaching the border with Turkana. In addition, following our visit to the Tikeet Health Centre, it was clear to me how great is the need for clinics/medical centres in the same area. Just a relatively simple facility to provide the local people with basic health care, without which they would have to walk miles to obtain treatment. It is hard to believe that for want of simple drugs the highest rate of infant mortality in the area is from pneumonia and malaria still wields an unnecessary toll on the people.<br /><br />What also struck me was that for little more than the cost of a lunch or what most people spend trying to win millions on the lottery or, more poignantly, an extremely small proportion of the transfer fees of top footballers (words like obscene, sickening etc. come to mind!!!) a child can obtain 3 months education and one meal a day. This for just over £3 for 3 months............. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">yes, just £3!!!</span><br /><br />In order to improve the quality of life for all concerned by providing basic education and health care we need to register this charity............................ there is a lot of work involved and believe me I have a pile of paperwork to read through in order to establish exactly how to go about it. However it does not look too difficult but, for obvious reasons, it has to be approached the right way, rules and regulations followed and all T's crossed and I's dotted. In addition we need a number of trustees to oversee the charity and to ensure that it is run as was proposed and as laid down in the various official documents.<div><br /></div><div>So................. name of charity, other ideas and trustees................. I need some help on this and ASAP. Write to me on here through comments or on my E-mail address provided here, on the BLOG, at the foot of the right-hand column.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have come up with 'BUILD A SCHOOL' but this doesn't encompass the plan to also build clinics and 'BUILD A SCHOOL, BUILD A CLINIC' is far too long winded................... so give me something to go on.................</div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-74679200247079217692009-06-14T00:30:00.001-07:002009-06-14T00:34:47.483-07:00Even more photos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOubxuVniWWTo6OOtQC3j473XXNLbP9tDeBB8aw8CmL64Z1CFaqhdLY6hB1RwoWKGWJJ0QQhvIhqOB0v2ak5YL_nlIYc8sGgFlCbil_2_1G9mcGFki3tjJs_nUg4Jnada1VkUHSkwgnaE/s1600-h/IMG_1484.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOubxuVniWWTo6OOtQC3j473XXNLbP9tDeBB8aw8CmL64Z1CFaqhdLY6hB1RwoWKGWJJ0QQhvIhqOB0v2ak5YL_nlIYc8sGgFlCbil_2_1G9mcGFki3tjJs_nUg4Jnada1VkUHSkwgnaE/s400/IMG_1484.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347083136807617346" /></a><br /><br />Now that I have discovered how to reduce the file size of the photos I have uploaded the balance of the first set of photos to my FLICKR accounts. Most went to FLICKR 1 but I had to put one on FLICKR 2.<br /><br />See the LINKS below.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5alflrTp5qbQzRO1U6fwVVmqbW6w548bGbQKt_zupQVM9Kkb_lwZ3xshLHQBsXz-ceqiOhlujDiS2UJtOTu1sJ72b7DVyjVrnmGLPMi_UVHuJsccOUrGPbdY_ljichG7VlwhFRyn0hQA/s1600-h/IMG_1287.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5alflrTp5qbQzRO1U6fwVVmqbW6w548bGbQKt_zupQVM9Kkb_lwZ3xshLHQBsXz-ceqiOhlujDiS2UJtOTu1sJ72b7DVyjVrnmGLPMi_UVHuJsccOUrGPbdY_ljichG7VlwhFRyn0hQA/s320/IMG_1287.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347083251097573410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0cEZqjhZvnrsazj3D5N6nfbQACQuverRsla8fYQYp9Dqm69fOrSozghE4JKgYGAdFUpg3Jsd7tkI16nBLlj3Ju4k2CIRx5B8So8kzS6j1aIssyM_r__03oXQ9SIfDiwS8kyiXoFNzYI/s1600-h/IMG_1252.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0cEZqjhZvnrsazj3D5N6nfbQACQuverRsla8fYQYp9Dqm69fOrSozghE4JKgYGAdFUpg3Jsd7tkI16nBLlj3Ju4k2CIRx5B8So8kzS6j1aIssyM_r__03oXQ9SIfDiwS8kyiXoFNzYI/s320/IMG_1252.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347082963779865138" /></a>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-19244422540732881422009-06-13T16:40:00.000-07:002009-06-13T16:59:50.535-07:00More Photos - Wildlife<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpNOYdRWTnucreg14fsG3RINbN7E9Ow5ZRwbm4NCQXgyFk1k7jCwSO52N0pEggfRpH0SaDiW1FO8tODGuW6ZKVTG94R4rlU2d0DGtifDgXsGukg3M5eeZROviA1gE8oKL5B1Z5SBNP1k/s1600-h/IMG_2004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpNOYdRWTnucreg14fsG3RINbN7E9Ow5ZRwbm4NCQXgyFk1k7jCwSO52N0pEggfRpH0SaDiW1FO8tODGuW6ZKVTG94R4rlU2d0DGtifDgXsGukg3M5eeZROviA1gE8oKL5B1Z5SBNP1k/s400/IMG_2004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346962574128824994" /></a><br />I have just finished uploading a further 67 photos from the Field Trip to Kenya.<br /><br />They can be viewed on the FLICKR 2 link provided below.<br /><br />................... and here is just a small selection to whet the palate...................<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuT8jMRmt5LbAhyphenhyphenfLJj_ynv0Sb79WGJag161zc-cYgyN-7aiO_S8Sxif0YuxyH3PDcfjyRir34kzSUp3gw61vdVqdE69zgaDc7HDofRZQgFiMEn8O1aIqhWt2YiVYFPTTvAhQMLOh-fc/s1600-h/IMG_1862.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuT8jMRmt5LbAhyphenhyphenfLJj_ynv0Sb79WGJag161zc-cYgyN-7aiO_S8Sxif0YuxyH3PDcfjyRir34kzSUp3gw61vdVqdE69zgaDc7HDofRZQgFiMEn8O1aIqhWt2YiVYFPTTvAhQMLOh-fc/s320/IMG_1862.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346963045172062034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_EVWvsnZJ4GuU1uprXOs5QjfDtSzayEs7yaHeb7OPcxC9FZSr3kgVOKNL9tlFSEkL250jLvSbjP9QCKTusvGPpXF-ZBX42VA27jVdcOtLvs6WuCx3dtg58YQYsngMBTE4wVWfqGb_ds/s1600-h/IMG_1902.jpg"><img style="float:right; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MLJJyLqZz85nfR30GLwmW9fkpaDKockQh7rgdHZV1vdWvU5XkWU3tjZHx2-XJqJ8LtIwHssNcqtB9pO7lzyho8EnvsMRmrs53Yi6LooKfO7Q3XTVfb1XngWb0oeJL0YC7zj1hR7Kan4/s200/IMG_0621.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346965436209566850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNti9VVvwnb253ou-W1zXIFlBr5rz2ENmSbcJqHShItBrTpRXxIs0dIqyhuHJIwuvQfT_ykru_uwDAH4e5VoliFiaL4IUxpMgE8CRL9oCszMu4YDGMKfrRlscIoaLehiZC0iwoWJf5IGA/s1600-h/IMG_1822.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNti9VVvwnb253ou-W1zXIFlBr5rz2ENmSbcJqHShItBrTpRXxIs0dIqyhuHJIwuvQfT_ykru_uwDAH4e5VoliFiaL4IUxpMgE8CRL9oCszMu4YDGMKfrRlscIoaLehiZC0iwoWJf5IGA/s320/IMG_1822.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346965826253090034" /></a>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-85992410759023227112009-06-13T12:37:00.000-07:002009-06-13T12:52:05.390-07:00More Photos from the Field Trip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0nZV-1VTZdehtOf8XpXaYchK3RpG6OJPGsqi0ohru3qJqROUDxCi02aJQR8PANbRyLHpiGkB3itzd6qsKloosOZxazz3QwMlaZ-cVzs3cHCfEMEytVYo2ij5-g__qxB09BVQj6vVikM/s1600-h/IMG_1376.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0nZV-1VTZdehtOf8XpXaYchK3RpG6OJPGsqi0ohru3qJqROUDxCi02aJQR8PANbRyLHpiGkB3itzd6qsKloosOZxazz3QwMlaZ-cVzs3cHCfEMEytVYo2ij5-g__qxB09BVQj6vVikM/s320/IMG_1376.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346900701256161922" /></a><br /><br />I have uploaded more photos onto one of my Flickr accounts.<div><br /></div><div>The 81 photos can be accessed by clicking on the link below...............</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8241375@N02/">FLICKR PHOTOS 2</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a different link to the one used for the first set of photos which can still be seen either on this BLOG or on the previous link that was given.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4O41PKhrjg-C4d1Z1NLLez-a0Ba8V9U3xYIf1qKGYbr7piBKMRTtJyMZOLAfGu5OWXcV7TZxJCNYEOmPipmAcAWYO0cv6cbiXCCRkx50LPPSLX2cUKYKH9_lsccCK6EJxFinVSR7cwVE/s1600-h/IMG_1600.jpg"><img style="float:right; 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margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYSavonneBaLKHlwWQi5neiyfTnMtCud15mgdeYhdfUwt2Amu_1sQdufmRnyc240JncKtqwWNJ5qsilvEmoHC6Ov-A1A3EacYv1Zyaf01aR0anSLxQw-usWefCyr7_fC5M3xvyFEgvoc/s320/IMG_1264.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346901891862060786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGWOKkOHU3fNDkuOoHmzQuUIMMR8wCZClpClN710DzUhz2kECckAAcr-SOEXg457Iu6J6XtrzbaUt1mG4gxsGrR1dbOYrLIrb2lb8KfsUR8yDjShAXIwhajZBN_GOch2w4g3YHlA4-AE/s1600-h/IMG_1266.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGWOKkOHU3fNDkuOoHmzQuUIMMR8wCZClpClN710DzUhz2kECckAAcr-SOEXg457Iu6J6XtrzbaUt1mG4gxsGrR1dbOYrLIrb2lb8KfsUR8yDjShAXIwhajZBN_GOch2w4g3YHlA4-AE/s200/IMG_1266.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346902311600627570" /></a>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-82131204865963148352009-06-13T05:11:00.000-07:002009-06-13T05:30:46.822-07:00Housing in KenyaHousing in Kenya, as elsewhere in the world, is not only in short supply but in many cases it is unaffordable to most. Here in the UK, the average price of a house is verging on £200,000 (US$300,000)<div><br /></div><div>In Kenya a new company is embarking on a project to produce affordable housing. This would give many Kenyans the opportunity to OWN their own bricks and mortar. Better still, bearing in mind the price of property in the UK, these flats which have 100 metres square of floor space (almost 1,100 sq. ft!!!) cost just US$32,000 or a little over £20,000!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sell my house, buy 8 in Nairobi, rent out 7 and live off the rental income! </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the link to the website:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; white-space: pre; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.courtyardflats.com/">Courtyard Flats Mlolongo Ltd. (CFM)</a></span></span><br /></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-51278897855032100502009-06-07T09:51:00.000-07:002009-06-07T09:56:39.780-07:00FlickrAll the photos from the field trip that are seen below are also available on my Flickr Account by clicking on the following link:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/west_pokot_kenya/?saved=1">http://www.flickr.com/photos/west_pokot_kenya/?saved=1</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I shall also endeavour to upload others to the BLOG (Very fiddley and extremely time consuming!) and to my Flickr Account but there is a limit of 100 mb per month and uploading just 23 photos had swallowed up this month's allowance.</div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-28916657016644608892009-06-07T03:24:00.000-07:002009-06-07T07:45:43.488-07:00Materialism v Happiness<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCrmHdUA5PIicYU3tFJjy9_x9qrWGNACwhsR189sn_WfoT-nA3eFRbaEQYaK0gPowSmoo1TjFBgfaewh6DVCUsKaaTeLQOL5YrA0Jb2CAlSVuIQ5yNcFuay9Sb60JGlzVM0fsd6QNjPA/s1600-h/IMG_1193.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCrmHdUA5PIicYU3tFJjy9_x9qrWGNACwhsR189sn_WfoT-nA3eFRbaEQYaK0gPowSmoo1TjFBgfaewh6DVCUsKaaTeLQOL5YrA0Jb2CAlSVuIQ5yNcFuay9Sb60JGlzVM0fsd6QNjPA/s400/IMG_1193.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344546498796974402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Q5iL5OdFg2IE2OgeqrR6AF8wQmqq5foqOm-JF_5emn5oMSITtH8wIzLdU9RCeqcv8Tuy0mXuVrhkNWfGVIK42yIEfihGJzImPVwSPS7IWOdygKjSPaxqONTGXkJ3DLJ9FH3WihxGGnQ/s1600-h/IMG_0726.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Q5iL5OdFg2IE2OgeqrR6AF8wQmqq5foqOm-JF_5emn5oMSITtH8wIzLdU9RCeqcv8Tuy0mXuVrhkNWfGVIK42yIEfihGJzImPVwSPS7IWOdygKjSPaxqONTGXkJ3DLJ9FH3WihxGGnQ/s200/IMG_0726.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344539190845436530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HD3Zo02Lv0TfTsOaKOdTNKJ815-YEg2yvFYXaPWt43x4rehKm5LE3oLCVr0HKEvyZmglvM4hBtlCbLKxclNIaZBERGICftReh-5enSEZ3OZUx7jG6iAGk0pPpPoYyT5uG6UG4fJBf8Y/s1600-h/IMG_0719.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HD3Zo02Lv0TfTsOaKOdTNKJ815-YEg2yvFYXaPWt43x4rehKm5LE3oLCVr0HKEvyZmglvM4hBtlCbLKxclNIaZBERGICftReh-5enSEZ3OZUx7jG6iAGk0pPpPoYyT5uG6UG4fJBf8Y/s200/IMG_0719.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344537894635271842" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>During our time in Kenya one comment was repeated time and time again. This, very simply, related to the fact that <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We</span></span> have so much, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">and they</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">have so little but </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">THEY ARE SO HAPPY.</span></span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I think</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> that basically they were trying to answer that age old question </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHwEiTfiPUIWA8W9zy3EHIdAJgaXoCpjbGAbpqhgZlgNAJOLg2bD5qFnxP268MRU1Ob8j3LEI_D-OffapiHEjnBEJbS0__ia8KX5F6OSWYN1nnI1NmU5H73Efo9ceca-fWaBMP2cLV3A/s200/IMG_1184.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344548043385350402" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There is much, much more to life than computers, iPods, Mobile Phones, Games Consoles and MP3 players etc. and sometimes we need to just sit back and remember that we, in this day and age, are so very fortunate but that 95% of the world's population can't afford the basic necessities of life let alone the luxuries that we, everyday, take for granted.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBa2QzztnLUfHYdIVmRV-7c0GAx3KbEhFJ86hEF2w-SPAq5F7Rcd3iFayxxryOpjDMpv4e3ZwWN-AmwZ2bex-MAmXZWK3HA5xY8fjbU3Esd5N59YA9oNIwzI_VUf-wHlnhwFG7mQjRFT8/s1600-h/IMG_1113.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjbgaFUAZR3tHTWxt5tKBMHMrsOS4WdUaDa3N5wcNxu17HOKs8771MJbEEDKhRLfvBRnRddq6Nkb5UD7qw3RxMCXwc5bjBN_b5ZBYozzxKusQpaviurMOMVGI6SwerlufEA4E5W0rqa8s/s200/IMG_1287.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344587127732523810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKN18R54klSWE-AVL4sQSpcDaUMYrEgnGhYF_eTYfB3ySuLy74vVq8EDajFsXiLZ_dNNng5qqG5m_kftK94aR4zvs0hou8ZbuNvMCKIt_RAEPWN5qKaiV5Tuz1vu6pWync51qxFNCGBEg/s1600-h/IMG_1484.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKN18R54klSWE-AVL4sQSpcDaUMYrEgnGhYF_eTYfB3ySuLy74vVq8EDajFsXiLZ_dNNng5qqG5m_kftK94aR4zvs0hou8ZbuNvMCKIt_RAEPWN5qKaiV5Tuz1vu6pWync51qxFNCGBEg/s400/IMG_1484.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344587797962856226" /></a><br /><br />All of these photos are of people from Naselot/Turkwell, Lomut, Tikeet/Masol Plains and from in and around Marich itself.<br />Simply.................. Happiness is West Pokot!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycwbiP5FTmjYKv1NDGsd4g8UkKJcR_dEcYCasI9PS3lx1XjMRnUxY82L3uC5qto8sdLDp7Tv4tw9C1rSbhsxwGQZfs-hlM2dmQfuM9XpTRK9T_WzyVg8qXGXWZ4uW71OLNzenHlf5J9U/s1600-h/IMG_1443.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycwbiP5FTmjYKv1NDGsd4g8UkKJcR_dEcYCasI9PS3lx1XjMRnUxY82L3uC5qto8sdLDp7Tv4tw9C1rSbhsxwGQZfs-hlM2dmQfuM9XpTRK9T_WzyVg8qXGXWZ4uW71OLNzenHlf5J9U/s200/IMG_1443.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344596145483898914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95va0QIjZyVcG9qvq5bqiwhvlD6D4aUuxG_x5A15FXQ1NJgZlibtFGMHXLwO6h2LFmdvjTrChhaqCmCZ2Z4p11ut_WvwxLY_tv3MIJ6t8HeIlfHvzvcN3CATk_15Xlr0UbLYVD0YRuBE/s1600-h/IMG_1433.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95va0QIjZyVcG9qvq5bqiwhvlD6D4aUuxG_x5A15FXQ1NJgZlibtFGMHXLwO6h2LFmdvjTrChhaqCmCZ2Z4p11ut_WvwxLY_tv3MIJ6t8HeIlfHvzvcN3CATk_15Xlr0UbLYVD0YRuBE/s320/IMG_1433.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344596817747843106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ekFCp6s4CaUwhCPamWTFyhNdpdyMYVGDnSlqqhujNZ5fzq3L4A55Ped26-CRFpwK2TQUIJgC6P4DyQV6PlGPWw5RdQWS39d3vRaUNTQyU4jRbsYeqw8jXuJa93RpL7hX4evCxvRgz_Q/s1600-h/IMG_1432.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ekFCp6s4CaUwhCPamWTFyhNdpdyMYVGDnSlqqhujNZ5fzq3L4A55Ped26-CRFpwK2TQUIJgC6P4DyQV6PlGPWw5RdQWS39d3vRaUNTQyU4jRbsYeqw8jXuJa93RpL7hX4evCxvRgz_Q/s320/IMG_1432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344591012942593202" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br />IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ANY OF THESE PICTURES IN A LARGER FORMAT, JUST <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">CLICK</span></span> ON THE PHOTO CONCERNED!</span></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-37715588688496337752009-06-07T02:03:00.000-07:002009-06-07T02:09:03.014-07:00PhotosHave just spent the morning pawing through the almost 2,000 photos that I took during the Field Trip.................... wow................. got a task ahead of me to sort out some to be shown on here but will also post some to my Flickr! Account.<div><br /></div><div>Some beutiful ones of the people that we came across during our travels and some others of our students interacting with children of their own age, There are, of course, hundreds of the animals that we saw in both Nakuru Nation Park and Masai Mara National Reserve as well as some scenic shots taken around the beautiful country that we were very fortunate to visit.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Will try to upload some later.</div></div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-77224630112547976282009-06-06T11:59:00.001-07:002009-06-06T12:01:38.178-07:00PhotosPhotos will follow once I have gone through the more than 2000 shots that I took during the 11 days that we were away!<div><br /></div><div>WATCH THIS SPACE!</div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-29806959951667907732009-06-06T11:50:00.000-07:002009-07-08T05:59:53.177-07:00Arrival HOMEWhat a field trip! Hard to believe that the 11 (NOT 10!) days of the trip have come to an end. All the planning and now it is all over............ a bit like the difference between the time taken to cook a decent meal compared with the time taken to consume it!<div><br /></div><div>It was rewarding to see all the students' happy faces and the faces on their parents to welcome them home after what was a gruelling mission was also a sight to behold.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you also to all the parents words of gratitude................... all I can say is that I did it all for the kids........... it was their enthusiasm that kept me sane and the support which kept me focussed and ON the trip.</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally I would like to thank the students for their spontaneous thanks as we pulled into the Stalham High School car park............ I couldn't have done it without you and without you it wouldn't have been the same. I had a blast and thank you to all the students on the trip for making it such a success.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now all that is left is the debrief!</div><div><br /></div><div>or, maybe...................... another trip to Kenya................... anyone interested?</div>Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062699333147252879.post-78053064184266316732009-06-05T11:51:00.000-07:002009-07-08T05:58:34.094-07:002nd and final update for now!!!!Following the viewpoint we all took a less strenuous, most welcomed, downhill walk back to the centre and spent an again very welcome bit of time which was spent relaxing, showering or just catching up on their diaries..<br /><br />After another delicious evening meal which lacked any semblance of junk food and was not accompanied by chips and ketchup and consisted of nothing but local nutritious, organic food the kids were given a treat of being permitted to stay up until 9.30 but still hadn’t twigged to the fact that they were still going to bed at 7.30 pm UK time!!!!.............. how long before they twig?<br /><br />Before bed on the Saturday the students were offered two alternatives on the Sunday. They could either complete the Old Colonial Road walk of about 5 miles or cover a less gruelling Ethnobotanical walk with one of the Centre’s guides knowledgeable in the trees, plants, their medicinal uses and cures and knowledge of the Pokot Culture.. About 20 opted for the ‘more strenuous’ yomp leaving only a handful to meander about the Centre and the surrounding riverine forest……………<br />Little did the latter party realise what they were in for as they walked through much of the difficult sections of the Colonial Road Walk near to the Centre and also spent a lot of their time in the sun. However they did learn a lot and seemed to enjoy themselves and gained a lot from what they had been put through.<br /><br />The Old Colonial Road walk by comparison was a jaunt in the park. The Old Road although overgrown and in parts has crumbled is still an easy walk which runs parallel to the Moruny River as it flows through the MArich Pass. It was reasonably shaded and so, even in the mounting heat of the day, was easily achieved by all. We were met aty the foot of this section by the buses who replenished our water supplies and then it was decided that ALL would complete the walk through the Riverine Forest back to the Centre. This section passed through the remains of the road building site and through the workers compound which is still utilised some 30+ years after the road from Kitale to Lodwar, in the north, was completed. There was only one part of the walk which caused a problem when we all had to negotiate a fairly steep cliff but we all managed it with tremendous team spirit. We all worked to help each other up in order to complete the walk. From here it was downhill all the way back to the Centre where we all partook in an ice-cold soda……………… a very welcome respite from the heat of the day.<br /><br />After a wholesome but basic lunch we were bussed up river to where the locals pan for gold. They also wash their clothes, water their cattle and goats, bathe, collect water and do their ablutions……………….. sounds idyllic doesn’t it?<br /><br />Here some of the students stood on the bank and watched whilst others fished or panned for gold from the safety of the bank as H&S assessment of the river deemed this slow flowing, shallow river too risky to paddle in and their was a risk of bilharzias which is not present in the river.<br /><br />After this it was back to the Centre to pack and deposit the bags at the bus to ensure that we could make a quick getaway the following day.<br />The final evening meal was BBQ’ed goat (known locally as Nyama Choma) which was enjoyed by all.<br /><br />Everyone then had an early night……….. we all needed it before an early awakening to see the last sunrise over the Cherangani Hills. Then it was breakfast, last minute packing and off we set for Nakuru for a night in the Elementaita Lodge where we had stayed on our first night in Kenya.<br /><br />The journey down was uneventful albeit extremely bumpy as was the journey up. We stopped in Eldoret for lunch and then it was on to Nakuru where we checked in to the Lodge…………… our last night of any semblance of luxury before the two night’s camping at the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve.<br /><br />The only event of note on the journey was that after a lot of the students had commented on how well they were eating in Marich without the standard intake of junk they would now change their lifestyles for the better. This lasted until the first fuel stop at Makutano which is less than 50 miles from Marich. It was here that some of them discovered chocolate and ice cream and bang went the lifestyle change!!!!!<br /><br />We were fed and watered well in the Lodge before yet another early night for the kids at 9 pm. Food was again a buffet with the kids again preferring the sweets section to the main course……………. Where do they put it all?<br /><br />After an uneventful night…………. Well I slept through anything if anything did happen,…………. We were up at the crack of dawn to pack for the journey to the Mara and then bags to the mini-buses and then for breakfast. The buffet selection was immense but again most of the students hit on the pancakes with chocolate sauce.<br /><br />We left Elementaita almost on time which was good for the field trip to date which has not to date kept time apart from the coach to Heathrow and the flight to Nairobi.!<br /><br />The journey from Nakuru to Naivasha was fast and smooth which is a complete novelty for Kenya………….. cynically, how long will this last!?!?!<br /><br />From Naivasha to Maai Maihu was also uneventful with views across the Rift Valley, squatters camps full of people displaced during the troubles of 18 months before and the occasional wild animal (zebra, gazelle or impala) dotted amongst herds of Maasai goats and cattle. A little known fact is that about 95% of the wild animals in Kenya live outside the confines of National Parks and Reserves on private land or just roaming free as they have for centuries.<br /><br />This stretch of road has also recently been resurfaced and is therefore a dream to drive along with bottoms and backs as well as other parts of your anatomy being able to recover………… a little from the onslaught of miles upon miles of atrocious roads.<br /><br />The road from Maai Maihu to the Masai Mara can only be described as vried! It is littered with broken down vehicles and vehicles which have suffered accidents. The accidents are as a direct result of the awful road surface. However, they are, bit by bit, rebuilding this road as well………….. or more correctly, the Italians are! The surface therefore ranges from excellent, to bumpy, to poor, to damn right diabolical!<br /><br />This section does however benefit with the opportunity to view animals. Bearing this in mind, it wasn’t long before e saw our first giraffe of the Field Trip. This herd regularly move around the area with landmarks of Mt. Suswa and Mt. Longoniot as well as Hell’s Gate National Park. They spend their days browsing the trees from one end of their territory to the other.<br /><br />We had a lengthy stopover at Narok which is the last major town before the Mara itself. Here we had to attempt to get educational rates for entry into the park. This was obtained and we headed off to our final destination of the trip.<br /><br />Some 5 hours after leaving Elementaita we finally arrived at our final destination. This was a very basic campsite pitched in a shaded area of medium sized trees of a variety of species. Not the greatest of accommodation choices but what the hell for two nights. I provided basic food and coke etc. was available at a price. The one surprise was that it provided hot water from a Nairobi Boiler and so several people were happy to be able to freshen up without fear of frostbite!!!!!<br /><br />There was a slight delay in getting settled in as the tent allocation had been changed and three more tents had to found and pitched before everyone could get themselves ready for our first Masai Mara Safari. This followed consumption of the packed lunch from the Lake Elementaita Lodge!<br /><br />Entry to the park was rapid, unlike the lengthy delay at Nakuru the week before. It was not long before we saw our first pride of lion which were snoozing on top of an outcrop of rock. This amazing sight was quickly followed by the sighting of a leopard relaxing on the fork in a branch in a tree. This completed our sighting o 4 out of 5f the ‘BIG FIVE’ with the Rhino and Buffalo being seen in the Nakuru National Park. Only the elephant remained on our checklist and again we didn’t have long to wait until we saw one and then another and then another. They were however a little distance away from us but we had seen them.<br /><br />Our first visit to the reserve rapidly came to an end and we were racing back down the main road through the reserve back to the main park gates an d our campsite a few kilometres beyond.<br /><br />Fortunately we came armed with torches as we arrived back at camp after 6 pm and it was rather gloomy to say the least. Not much to report that night with dinner being eaten around 7.30 pm…………. Soup followed by beef stew and rice with fresh fruit salad to follow. Tea, coffee and water were available but soda was sold at two and a half times cost……….. I suppose the Maasai have to make money some where but when it’s not even cold………………. It’s a liberty!<br /><br />Everyone slept early that night with lights out at 9pm, although I’m sure that some slept a little less soundly than others when the sounds of the African Bush at night were head spasmodically throughout the night! First it was a hyena and then what sounded like a baboon in pain or being taken by s leopard. There were also reports of lion roaring throughout the night but some disputed that and blamed a nameless member of staff for loud snoring!!!!<br /><br />The plan for Thursday, our only full day in the Reserve was to have breakfast and then head out with a picnic to spend the whole day watching wildlife.<br /><br />We saw, during the day, baboon and vervet monkey, birds too numerous to mention but which included lilac-breasted roller, auger buzzard, wydah birds, francolin, crowned crane, helmeted guinea fowl and vultures and maribou stork. Almost forgot the ostriches, again many of them and finally we saw several Batleur Eagles soaring on the thermals.<br /><br />The list of animals was impressive with gazelle, both Grant’s and Thompson’s, Zebra and Impala as well as Eland, Buffalo Wildebeest, Topi and Hartebeest. There were also herds of Giraffe wandering majestically across the valleys and grazing the tall trees at leisure.. They were numbers of them all over with a number of close sightings and others more distant.<br /><br />We were also fortunate to see silver-backed jackals but surprisingly we never saw a hyena. Warthog were also fairly common and, for a change, more willing to pose for he cameras when usually they high tail it off into the bush at the first sign of a amera being prepared for use!<br /><br />The same could be said for the elephant. We could see them all over the place but only at a distant. Small herds and larger herds wandering, what seemed aimlessly, across the Mara We did however come across a small herd of elephant browsing in a thicket who provided us with numerous photographic opportunities. That was about it for elephants but we never saw a lone bull on its own up close but they were around but only at a distance.<br /><br />We however couldn’t drive far without bumping into lion. There were more of these kings of the plains than you could ever want to shake a stick at! Huge males were found on their own or in pairs lazing around and just surveying their surroundings. Females were dotted here, there and everywhere. They ranged in group sizes of 2 or 3 up to 7 or 8. Then we came across a male and female together and finally, when retracing our steps to help one of the mini buses which had become stranded/stuck we were fortunate to view a couple of lionesses partaking of a siesta in the shade of a bush. With them were about half a dozen cubs who played hard to get when it came to getting a decent photo of them.<br /><br />We had a brief stop at the Mara River where in a month or so the annual migration will be in full swing. Here we saw hippo and crocodile before heading across the bridge o a lone tree for some shade where we could take our picnic. The first tree had already been grabbed by others and so we moved on to the next which we found to be vacant and it was here that we demolished lunch under what little shade the tree provided.<br /><br />After lunch, because some of the group were tired, we crossed back over the river and headed back to camp. Apart from the aforementioned vehicle getting stuck only one other vehicle had trouble and that’s when the driver, having seen the lion and lioness, tried to get back onto the main road got the vehicle stuck on a shingle bank with both front and rear wheels barely touching the ground. It was a simple case of all out and rock the rear of the vehicle until sufficient contact had been made between ground and tyre to inch forward and get on the road again.<br /><br />We were back in camp shortly after 4 and there we remained although one mini-bus had to refuel and whilst that was being completed the passengers got a sneak view of what luxury safaris are like when we walked around a lodge attached to the petrol station. Luxury is not the word for it and was a totally different world to the one we were experiencing but with a price to match……………. One day we all dreamed!<br /><br />We all spent the rest of the afternoon tidying up and starting that long laborious process of packing for the journey home. Some students slept as did at least one teacher and others, including some staff, did their own thing.................. this included interacting with our students, chatting reading, taking photographs, relaxing, interacting with others, including the local Maasai, camp staff and our guides or just taking in that last bit of Kenya on our penultimate day.<br /><br />Dinner was soup, chicken stew and boiled potatoes which had been extremely lightly fried. This was accompanies by coleslaw and sukuma wiki (We know it as Kale!). Dessert was again fruit salad<br /><br />It was by this time that people were feeling exhausted………….. a lot had been packed into the previous 10 days and it was all taking its toll on a lot of the group.<br /><br />Crash out time was 9 pm and I for one, having competed tent checks, hit the sack rather rapidly and slept soundly until dawn.<br /><br />Our last morning in the Mara was an early starter as we were to embark on a sunrise game drive. This together with the end of the day, are the best times for game drives as the animals are more active during the cooler parts of the day as opposed to during the oppressive heat around the middle of the day.<br /><br />We headed off after a hot drink and even though there were a few complaints about yet another early start, no one was to be disappointed after 3 hours of driving around. Most importantly we came across 3 cheetah or I should say others had come across them and we followed the glinting windscreens to where they were and sat for about a quarter of an hour watching these beautiful creatures in the early morning sun. The group consisted of a mother and her two almost fully grown cubs. Surrounding them were numerous prey animals watching in anticipation every little move the cheetahs made!<br /><br />On our return we saw more lion including a young male who just by his presence was worrying the onlookers who clearly felt that they might be the lion’s next feast!<br /><br />We headed back to reserves main gate and saw our last animals before exiting for the final time.<br /><br />Back at camp it was showers, breakfast, packing of bags, clearing up and loading of the vehicles which was all achieved in a little over an hour! We left just before 11 am for the 5 hour journey back to Nairobi where we would have about 4 hours before heading for the airport and our flight home.<br /><br />Needless to say the journey could be made quicker if it wasn’t for the obligatory stops at souvenir kiosks along the way. The routine is that the drivers get a kick-back on anything that the party buys from the stall. The quality is generally poor as iss the choice and the prices are far higher than what one would expect to pay in Nairobi subject to the bartering skills of the prospective purchaser!<br /><br />So, that is it………………… 11 days, thousands of miles, highs, lows, ups, downs, good and bad. However in general a positive, huge thumbs up from the kids and in the end it was for them that this trip was all about. They were the ones that I hoped would benefit from the trip and get a hell of a lot out of it and overall, by the comments I got and the reactions that they gave to situations that they experienced I thin k that the aims were achieved.<br /><br />I do hope that they have enjoyed themselves and that they think the trip was all that it was hyped up to be. I also hope that they treasure the memories and that their diaries remind them, for a long time to come, of the experiences that they have had during the trip. It would also be nice to think that at some point in the future they will save the money in order to return to Kenya to do it all again under their own steam or with a friend who they travelled with on this trip or with someone they can show what they achieved in 2009.<br /><br />So, this is me, signing off from somewhere in between the floor of the Rift Valley and the escarpment as we climb our way back up to almost 8,000 feet on our journey to Nairobi and home to Norfolk.<br /><br />Finally please forgive me for all the typo and grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Just bear in mind these BLOG entries have been typed whilst on the move along some of the most atrocious roads one will ever experience whilst trying to avoid potholes, speed bumps the size of mountains and matatu drivers with aspirations of one day becoming a Kamikazee pilot.<br /><br />At least we got this far with little more than a scratch, a few misplaced possessions and a few dodgy tummies but we have all gained hearts and minds full of life changing experiences and we have all made friends along the way.Habari from Kenyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01405494655437022317noreply@blogger.com0