Still Catching Up...

In February we got to go to Kenya for 12 days, part work (conference) and part holiday. We were very excited about visiting a cooler climate and getting to see some friends at the same time.

Sadly, our trip didn't start well as our 'direct' flight stopped of twice on the way to Nairobi, once only 15 minutes after we took off - an hour later than scheduled - in order to re-fuel (the mind boggles why this wasn't done before we all got onto the plane!!). So we all had to get off the plane while it was re-fueled and then obviously we couldn't just hang around on the tarmac, so we were taken into the airport at which point Anna's nappy exploded and, with no nappy changing facilities available, we were advised to change Anna's nappy on the luggage conveyor belt. The fact that we felt we should take a picture to remember the moment was much whispered about (in Kiswahili) by the airport workers who were sat behind Paula and didn't realise that we could understand what they were saying. Oh well, things can only get better right....?

Sadly, that was not the case. We ended up having to go through security twice more and having been told we could leave everything on the plane, many of our fellow passengers didn't have their boarding passes which caused additional problems. Then our 'guide' disappeared and we were left wondering if we would ever get back onto our plane, let alone all the way to Nairobi.

Eventually, obviously, we did get back on the plane and even managed to end up in Nairobi, by which time Anna had somewhat lost it and was screaming the whole plane down. Poor thing, she did well to last as long as she did being stuck on our laps for the entire time.

The first 5 days of our time in Kenya was taken up with the conference we attended, which was brilliant.

We then headed off to visit some friends who very generously had us to stay for 5 days (clearly they are either slightly mad or very brave :)). We had a wonderful time with them and just hung out (probably getting under their feet and irritating them greatly!) and enjoyed spending time with the family.

We all went to Naivasha for a day and Anna got up close to her first Giraffe.

Although a real water baby, Anna is used to something a little warmer than this pool had to offer and so declined to get any more than her feet wet!

What a beauty!!

Jacqui and Charlie, our brave friends.

Rich with Thomas and Andrew their two great boys.

and Anna hanging out with the lovely Emily.

While waiting at Nairobi airport for our flight home we discovered a play room with slides and cars and even a PS?. Anna (and Rich) had great fun playing about with the cars but the slide and Play Station didn't go down so well. Bit soon for that I think!

Finally on the plane on the way home after a brilliant time in Kenya. Anna looking forward to having her cot again and mummy and daddy looking forward to Anna having her own room again ;)