Category: Kenya

Looking very stern, but actually full of smiles 4

Into Ethiopia

I rise at 5 in the morning, long before sunrise. It’s still a balmy 79F  (26C), and I know I’m in for another scorching day. After thinking about it all night I decide to...

My campsite high on the bluff 2

North To Ethiopia

I leave Loiyangalani early in the morning, and immediately can see the difference in the road. It’s much smaller and less traveled, and I get the feeling very few vehicles venture in this direction....

The lake on the horizon 6

Loiyangalani, Lake Turkana

The dusty and small road winds on, and eventually I find my way to the new wind turbine station built in the high hills surrounding the lake. I’m told this station was built in...

Still on the main North highway 3

To Lake Turkana

Over the last week or two I have done a lot of research on the crossing from Kenya into Ethiopia. The main highway at Moyale has not been the safest or most stable place...

Packed FULL of grease 3

Nairobi Jobs

The jobs have been accumulating for some time now. From Jeep maintenance and repairs, to visas for on wards travel and just general shopping and gearing up, there is always plenty to do when...