Jambo, Nairobi!

On my last trip outside of the Daraja bubble, Leah and I made the Laikipia County rounds, venturing into the most rural areas as the greater Rumeruti area to visit junior Irene’s home, and trekking to more touristy areas like Lake Naivaisha, where we went on boat safari. Awesome times all around. Last weekend was […]

Transportation Guide for Kenya: Sand Truck, Boda Boda & Cab

Part II of the transportation guide! Sand trucks I treasure adventure days with Carson. The guy is this awesome, free spirit who is simultaneously all-knowing and born last night. Carson and I decided to head into town one day. We set out from Daraja and struggled to leave one of the dogs, Rasta, at the […]

Transportation Guide for Kenya: the Matatu Experience

The modes of transportation in Kenya have been some wild experiences. Because the San Francisco Bay Area has bridges as barriers, most of my getting around was by way of my car (oh, how I miss driving!). But should I need to ditch the wheels for a cheaper, more convenient way around, I’ll often take […]