Kenya
Nairobi, Diani Beach, kite surfing, and the first real taste of East Africa.
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Entries
9
Months
2
Dishes
1
Months
Entries
Nov 19, 2024Nairobi, Kenya4 min
Tuesday November 19th 2024, Nairobi, Kenya
Deep thoughts during the 6-hour train ride about travel philosophy, religion, and African corruption.
Nov 18, 2024Diani, Kenya2 min
Monday November 18th 2024, Diani, Kenya
Learning the "pole-pole" philosophy of slowing down and preparing for the next leg to Rwanda and Nepal.
Nov 17, 2024Diani, Kenya3 min
Sunday November 17th 2024, Diani, Kenya
Two months into travel, reflecting on the importance of community building and future possibilities.
Nov 14, 2024Diani, Kenya3 min
Thursday November 14th 2024, Diani, Kenya
Ron's last day with us and reflections on building wealth, patience, and the value of time.
Nov 11, 2024Diani, Kenya2 min
Monday November 11th 2024, Diani, Kenya
One of the best days of the trip with beach yoga, kite surfing lessons, and volleyball.
Nov 10, 2024Diani, Kenya2 min
Sunday November 10th 2024, Diani, Kenya
Honest assessment of the challenges of backpacking Africa and comparing Kenya vs Tanzania.
Nov 2, 2024Nairobi, Kenya2 min
Saturday November 2nd 2024, Nairobi, Kenya
First impressions of Africa, trying ostrich meatballs, and preparing for the Tanzania safari.
Nov 1, 2024Nairobi, Kenya4 min
Friday November 1st 2024, Nairobi, Kenya
Eye-opening conversation with Erik about African geopolitics, economics, and switching to backpacker mindset.
Oct 31, 2024Nairobi, Kenya3 min
Nairobi Arrival
Flight from Dubai to Nairobi, deep conversation with a 44-year-old Kenyan man, and first taste of Kenyan nightlife.
Food
Dishes worth remembering from Kenya.
Ugali
A simple, dense porridge made from maize (corn) flour and water, cooked until it reaches a thick, dough-like consistency. Typically, ugali is eaten with the hands and served as a side dish alongside stews, vegetables, and meats.