Friday, November 14, 2008

The road to recovery, and a longer winding route towards Kenyan justice

Apologies for the lack of updates and messages. I have a broken right
arm so typing is a little slower than usual. That also means I can't
reply to many emails and, currently, travel insurance gromits take
precedence (sadly).

We have been discharged from the hospital (on 5th Nov) and since have
recovered a huge amount (except for Sharon's random hair cut, Tony's
reverse monks tonsure has gone - woohoo!). All the stitches are out
and we have finished our respective pill regimes. All concerned are
unrecognizable from two weeks ago, which is a good thing!

Since then we have spent the time:
* Three days with Rae around Lewa - absolutely amazing, including a
trip in a biplane that I probably shouldn't have done. Many thanks to
Rae, Chris, Ross, Hartley, and Ansom for showing us a very pleasant
alternative side to Kenya and apologies to Rossano for the
indecision... and 7 white rhino and a very congenial Klip-springer
* Three days in Samburu during the short rains. Some amazing game
hiding in the lush vegetation including leopard paws, tails and flanks
(but few entire felines to Sharon's displeasure).
* A day in Nanyuki court testifying against muppet #1, who despite
being found with Marks atm receipts and cash stuffed in his grundies
pled "not guilty". The trial was very different to anything I have
ever experienced, surprisingly so.
* Two days in Nakuru, marvelling at the flamingos and hordes of white
rhinos plus baby leopard tail (yes, again not entire, Sharon spitting
tacks).
* Now back in Nairobi - Mark flies out tomorrow and we carry on to
Mombasa to continue the recuperation.

Apologies I can't reply to your emails but rest assured we are ok and
I will reply when we can get internet access plus more time.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hey guys,

Just got round to checking out your blog. Sorry to hear things have not been going quite as planned, but good to hear you're on the mend and back out and about.

If I was nearby I'd scrawl something rude on your 'stooky' ;-)

Take care
-E-

Tony said...

Sharon can do it for you, just make a note of it here.

Pete's not allowed however!