A LOVE AFFAIR WITH MY HOMELAND - KENYA

  Sunrise over the Aberdares (from 19000ft above sea level) Photo by ALK   I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is. —  Forrest Gump Wedding bells are ringing. Someone has found his soulmate. Lucky man! and yes, lucky lady! We are happy for her and him. And we pray for them!!! Hassan*  ( not his real name ) - lovingly referred to as 'the Happy One'; has found his soulmate and his wedding was solemnised in the idyllic  western town of Webuye on 14th January 2023. Thats where she comes from ... The same day as Hasun's birthday. The  pleasant  and  lucky girl, a half Arab, half Muslim Asian girl named Leila*  ( not her real name ) . Daughter of one Mr Hussein*. He is a businessman and more precisely an astute transporter. A very friendly, gracious and hospitable man --- with a good acumen for business; running a wholesale business in Webuye and supplying household goods to this heavily populated hinterland. But before we dive into the safari; here is a brief descr

                 26 SEPT 2023 photo: ALK “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag Its long been my dream to travel to Amboseli National Park.  I've always wondered what is the attraction to this corner of Kenya which does not boast any migration nor beautiful and scenic landscapes nor any particular endemic flora or fauna nor any unique characteristic. So when Charles suggested we go and look at some lodges in Amboseli, I jumped at the opportunity. Masai Giraffe Kenya is endowed with beautiful well stocked National Parks and Game Reserves. And Amboseli remains one of the favorite National Parks for every local and international tourist. It is famed the world over; and I wanted to see what this attraction is ..... But before we go too far, here is a short writeup about Amboseli ... Amboseli National Park in Kenya is renowned for its stunning wildlife and natural beauty. Some of its main attractions include: Iconic Mount Kilimanjaro:  Amboseli offers breat