My host family, the Gallaghers, have a niece and grandma visiting, so it was 7 of us that piled into their car to head out to Lake Naivasha. On the way down, we picked up a police officer who needed a ride down the escarpment, so I climbed into the back-back and the police officer and his machine gun climbed into the regular back. Lynnea, who is 11, didn't appreciate the gun being pointed in our general direction but having a policeman in the car isn't a bad thing, considering the recent carjackings that have occurred on the lower road. He informed us thatW carjackings we no longer a danger since they had shot two of the men. Great. A few minutes later, we saw another man trying to hitch a ride. Troy hinted that we were full and asked the police officer to roll down his window and tell the man that. The police officer, however, opened the door and the guy hopped in! Now there are 9 of us in the car and Michelle is sitting on her son's lap to make room for our guests. I couldn't help but laugh . . .
Naivasha was great. We parked the car and sauntered around amongst the animals for hours. The Gallaghers are bird pros, too, so I saw and heard a lot of new birds. The kids had fun chasing the zebra and waterbuck, we listened to hippos grunting, and kept a wary eye on the lone buffalo that was keeping a wary eye on us.
Plenty of giraffe . . .
Making friends - and so close to his chewing!
Troy is into photography and kindly lent me his polarized filter. The clouds really pop. Dad - we have to get some of these. Can you see the difference in the pics? And opinions about which one is prettier?
And finally, crayfish. I couldn't help but sing the little "you got a line, I got a pole . . . " tune.
I don't think I mentioned yet that in my excitement I dropped my lens cap into the crayfish muck and Seth had to scoot down and get it. No harm done. :)
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yes, i think it is funny too that you are the first one to post... on dial-up. i can still here the little dial-up song i played in my head as you here the crackling and beeps.
anywho... lovin' the up dates. question: is debbie weissenberger there or on furlough? she taught 5/6th and was principal of titchie. i have a feeling she's on furlough. find out for me.
love ya, amy
Nice pics. Love the crayfish. I can hear Sarah in her SA accent singing the song. The top cloud pic is the best one. Is that the polarized filter? pole if it is.
BTW- I'm jealous that you get so many comments on your blog each entry.
Definitely the first pic is my vote. I am certain Dad will be shopping for the filter now.
Hugs.
Mommy
I am loving your blog. I am thankful you are not claustrophobic(stuffed in the van). Glad you learned to make fire-stay away from kerosene. Love, Joanna
E --
So I was cleaning out my email and stumbled upon your blog address and let me just say, it has made the last, oh......45 minutes of extrememly boring Friday afternoon fly by! You're the best at capturing things Erica and this is definitely my new favorite blog :). I love how I can hear your little voice coming through!
And oh my gosh, I had dinner with Jessie the other night and the people in the restaurant must have thought we were convulsing over how much I was laughing about your O'Hare story with Jessie!! You did NOT have to return that silly shirt!! I forgot I even had it let alone that you had it. Oh my...what a time. Good thing though that sister bear made it through the revolving door and is safely with Jessie. :)
Love you
e,
beautiful...just beautiful! made me think of our little nature walk and how i kept stopping to take yet another picture of some small seed...you'd never get me out of there with all the birds, wildlife, crustaceans (sp?), insects, flora, etc. i'd have to take a sleeping bag and mosquito net for sure!
thanks for sharing...again,
love, carla
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