The final leg of our East African adventure and we head to Nairobi, Kenya for a hotel bed, shower and civilization. 24Hour shopping, pizza, burgers and no fear of being eaten in our tents by animals.
The Great North Road as the locals call it runs from Capetown to Cairo without the need to turn off. Unfortunately Kenya hasn't quite completed their section and instead of upgrading bit by bit, the've destroyed the road from Tanzania to Nairobi leading to a very bumpy, very uncomfortable and at times very painful journey.
After 10 hours of bouncing and bruising (starting at 5:30am) we arrived in a big city.
Nairobi, the little we saw of it was a big industrial city with the usual hotels. We didn't venture far except for food and a haircut. Barbers here are not used to cutting hair similar to mine so it was not going to be quick, but nearly an hour for a short back and sides! The experience was priceless. The outcome was...... lets just say it was worth the £2 I paid and nothing more.
It was great to meet another diverse group of really interesting people.
A final meal, lots of goodbyes to new friends and Jude and I were on our own again. Burning by the pool, we managed to recollect our past 6 months, plan a bit for a next 6 and finalise the people we needed to see when home. Doctors, dentists, opticians, architects, visa people, family, etc, etc.
Our next trip is 1st April to Dubai and we can't wait. It is nice to go home and get our washing done, meet our new niece for the first time and relax in familiar surroundings.
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