So the flight over was pretty full on, we flew to Amsterdam first which was easy then to Nairobi from there. However just as I was falling asleep Jonny woke up feeling ill and very sweaty - I went to get him water and when I came back he said he couldn't see anything - he was barely there and had enormous pupils! Just as I was starting to panic the woman sat next to us said 'Can I help? I'm a doctor!' I was sooooo relieved and we got Jonny laid out on the floor, with plenty of water and he soon felt better - apparently it was just a big dip in blood pressure which caused him to faint! The rest of the flight was pretty straight forward and we met Tiana (one of the team) at the airport and made our way to where we are staying.
After some food, a snooze and a quick wash we felt refreshed enough to go to Hog Ranch which is a plot of land owned by an American photographer. Its left pretty much wild and one of the AG team lives there - Dom. There are no proper houses, just large canvas tents and little huts made out of natural materials. Everyone was celebrating Dom's birthday that was 2 days earlier so there was a fire, lots of Tuska beer and lots of people. We ate fresh tuna sashimi, that had been caught that day and was so fresh and delicate - dipped in soy and wasabi! Delicious! Then they served large chunks of tune cooked in a homemade curry paste, with jacket potatoes cooked on the fire and a big salad with fresh mango! Whilst we were relaxing we were visited by 3 large warthogs and several geckos. We were the last to leave at about 1am and just as we were getting ready 3 giraffes wandered into the camp where they often get fed. So we hand fed these incredible creatures who just towered over us amongst the trees.
Our journey home was no less eventful as our taxi broke down in the middle of no where, we push started it but it just kept fizzling out so we had to wait for one of the taxi drivers mates to turn up and give us a lift the rest of the way home!
What a first day!!
Wow! sounds amazing already. Hope it continues like that for you.
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So glad to hear you have arrived safely - had a quick panic when I read about Jonny on the plane - we've had our moments travelling with Jonny, but never quite that bad! Love the photos especially the one of Jonny feeding the giraffe! What a wonderful first day! We've only seen two Red Kites & a couple of 'blue' Robins!
ReplyDeleteWe arrived at Navarrosse safely about 9.30 pm after a very good journey. Just received your emails - for which many thanks.
Looking forward to your next blog.
Hey Tony - I would have loved to brought you, but I am afraid my flatmate jonny had first refusal on the sound man job - maybe next time eh? I'm already plotting another trip!
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ReplyDeleteGlad you got there safely - I've still never seen a red kite and i didn't even know 'blue' robins existed! Jonny is fine, was a bit of a scary moment but he is has recovered and we had a fab first day as you can see! I'll try and keep up with the blogging!
enjoy france xxx
That certainly is a first day to remember!! Bridget just could not believe the pictures! So pleased J has recovered from such a dramatic episode. Hester doing great and sounds like a baby warthog piglet. Hope all continues well and that the vehicle proves reliable.
ReplyDeleteAll our love M, D, R, B &H. xxxxx
Wart hogs, okay they are big, but you haven't seen the killer mosquitos, swarming around tasty me, on the new, gorgeous deck!!! This is all so wonderful and exciting, enjoy all of it, even push starting taxis. Your blog is fantastic, the pictures are perfect, try and be in a couple, I miss you!! It's time for a vodka tonic, wish I were there!!
ReplyDeleteLove, kisses, bushels and pecks and hugs around your neck, Chris
There are some pretty beasty mosquitoes here but we're not in a malaria zone yet! Phew! Its 6am and there is an extremely vocal cockerel outside my room who i could quite happily throttle! big hugs chris! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi M,R,D,B&H! Thanks for your lovely message! glad to hear Hester is doing well, she is currently my desktop image so every time I open my laptop I see her little face! lots of love xx
Aaaaaah, Africa, I am missing you!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got there safely lovely... Is looking like you've got a bumper trip ahead, so enjoy it!! I am planning to film a big adventure trip too, so will be watching your trip with a keen eye & picking your brains when you get back!!
Jxx
You made it!! I'm so happy for you both it looks amazing... so many andventures to be had!!! Nice photos!! I especially like the one of Jonny and the giraffe! Just give him some spots and he's not far off ay?! Its great to hear how your journey is progressing. Poor Johnny and his funny turns! Hope your feeling better now! Look after each other! Lots of love and happy adventuring!!!! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteOOH! Thank you my lovelies! We've had another long day and I shall endevour to tell you all about it in another blog tonight or tomorrow! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi from Sue and Sarah and Mum...sarah still waiting!! I have just got home and Sue and I have opened a bottle of wine. Thinking of you. Will pass your info onto Sarah. Sue is very jealous of your giraffe encounter. Big hugs. M xxx and Sue xx
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