We are 3 km from the equator here in Nanyuki, so today we are thinking a trip to the actual spot is in order. We will retest our equator skills in egg balancing, arm strength and view the coreolis effect, just like in Ecuador. Tonight there is a TDA equator party, so I have to think of a suitable costume - Wayne says he has an idea in mind for himself, I have cautioned him it is NOT naked cycling day yet!
Tomorrow we are venturing out to a lodge for an indulgent overnight stay in a big fancy tent and some game viewing. One of our group is there right now and had to come back to this hotel to pick up something he had forgotten and raved about the wildlife he had seen already so we should be able to check off a few of the big 5!
The day before yesterday on the bus, I was thrilled when we spotted our first ELEPHANTS! They were magnificent, huge, healthy looking specimens, amazing tusks, and looking as happy as could be in their wilderness home. We also saw an ostrich, ground hornbills (both huge birds) and one zebra but it was dead so I am not counting it officially.
Results are coming in for the election, we went out last night into the town for some food and all was peaceful, although we hear that has not been the case everywhere in Kenya. We'll see what the next few days bring.
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