Road Trip

Don't you just love a road trip?

I have such fond memories of the road trips we used to take from Mombasa to Nyeri when I was a kid. Mom packed bags, kids and loads of tasty food into the car and Dad would drive as we set off in the dark. Always so exciting. It seemed like this incredible adventure and we all had our favorite stops along the way. Hunters Lodge was one of mine. Loved those peacocks.

Compared to modern travel standards, that trip of about 500 miles is no big shakes, but those were some of the most magical 12 hour drives I have ever taken. The road trip we're on today is about 780 miles, but lacks the excitement of having to stop to allow a herd of elephants to cross the road. Or frequent stops to wonder at the mystery of giraffes and zebras. Granted we did stop at the Buffalo Brewpub for dinner, and there was a buffalo statue over the door. You gotta find the magic where you can.