sage – Page 14 – Sejuls And Bhavnis Travels

Off to Mombassa

Monday 9th

A Slightly late start as Dad had to see Shila Auntie, so it was a little rushed getting to the airport in Nairobi. It was a short flight to Mombasa.

In Mombasa we went to Milans fathers house, where we had some refreshment and food, before heading to the hotel on the south coast. There was a large queue for the ferry and I got a tan just in the car. We arrived at BaoBab and found we were upgraded to nice rooms in Kole Kole by Nimesh. We had a couple of drinks before dinner.

Tuesday 10th

I tried to be good and went to the gym with Miten in the morning – and yes I overdid it a little, but with just swimming (in the sea and the pool) and eating and drinking it was not much of an inconvenience.

Wednesday 11th

Well I went to the gym, but Miten was late – yep he was ill… We played water polo and stayed in the pool for most of the day. We really got tanned.

Thursday 12th

Instead of the gym, Bhavni, Miten and I went for an early morning walk on the beach – It got really hot even that early.

For dinner we got a really nice surprise, Nimesh had set up a special meal for us. After dinner we played cards again.

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Life in Nyeri

Thursday 5th

Our first full day here – well we went visiting in the morning – first to Sheila aunties house then to the shop seeing the place, before doing a small round.

For the afternoon we went to Outspan, where I had a beer and ‘whatsapp’ed everyone in the UK. In the evening, we had visitors.

Friday 6th

I was in the drivers seat today as we went some grounds (Timau), just north of Nanyuki, which was a 2 hour drive, crossing the equator. It was a rainy and cold day, but we had food in a covered area and relaxed for a bit, looking at the small falls and playing ball games.

At home after dinner, we played cards….

Saturday 7th

Bhavni, Miten and I went to Greenhills hotel in the morning, where we had a drink. We got back to town and went to sort out a chip for the I Pad, but had to go back to Greenhills as Kanti Mama, Govindji Masa and Savita Masi had come and gone directly there. After another drink, we went home and had pizza from a ‘jeecko’, before they left back for Nairobi. After dinner we had a long ride to Othaya to see Kibakis house there. Again a little cards in the evening…

Sunday 8th

Aberdare Country Club Lunch — Lunch at Aberdare Country Club

A day to relax, we all went to Aberdare Country Club for a lunch and sat in the sun. It was amusing watching Saanya try to walk down a really steep hill. We went back home and got ready for the next day.

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Getting to Kenya

We arrived in Joburg in the morning, but because of the delay in the previous flight we only had 40 minutes to transfer – we ran a little. We were worried about our bags, but the gate staff assured us the bags were on the next flight.

We got to Nairobi, but out bags did not, We were told that the bags were on the next flight coming to Nairobi, and Miten and Nirmal still had not arrived. Eventually we found out that we could leave the airport building and come back in to collect the bags after going to the security entrance, so we left and found the guys (well they just came after we got out), and we went to the Panari Hotel to kill a little time.

After we got the bags from the airport, we went directly to Nieri, where everone was awake, so a cool greeting. We had a full meal and then retired to bed.

Leaving the UK

Tuesday 3rd April

First thing in the morning Bhavni & I went to the shop to say bye to Jayu & Minul then went to Sitas house to see her little nephew before going home.

Lots of people came home – Camille, Nishey, Akshey and Parita – Mother stayed at home today. Well we finished of some paperwork (always unending) and just chilled until it was time to go to the airport. Shelina came for lunch and Dad came early from the shop.

Milan, Rajvi and the gang came over and we left for the airport, going via Uxbridge to avoid the traffic and got to Terminal 5, where we checked in the bags (We had to do a little rearranging as a bag was overweight). We had chips and coffee until it was time to go. A good bye to all, with Neer and Prisha really wanting to go with us then off through Security.

The flight was delayed by nearly an hour. When it left the flight was ok, but very full and the person in the window seat must have gone to the bathroom 8 times.