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Update on the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (e.g., Most Adorable Baby Elephants Ever…and a Great Organization)

December 7, 2015 By Heather

I knew I couldn't go that long before talking more about Sheldrick's in Nairobi. And sharing a few more pictures, of course (earlier post is here). Because...baby elephants. Irresistible. But what's more irresistible is the fascinating and touching stories of the elephants. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, East Africa, Wildlife Tagged With: Elephants, Nairobi, Organizations We Support

Thieves and Deliciousness at Tamarind & Tamambo (Nairobi, Kenya)

August 11, 2015 By Heather

Even the nicest places will rip off your credit card. We were warned upon arrival in Nairobi not to let your credit card out of your sight. They were serious. My mom used her card only one time, at this restaurant, to pay. It never left her wallet the entire trip except for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, East Africa, Food/Drink Tagged With: Credit Cards, Kenya, Nairobi

I Learned Five Important Things On Our Trip to Kenya…Like, My Ray-Bans are Unflushable!

July 2, 2015 By Heather

1. African toilets at the air-strip have insufficient power to flush Ray-Bans. I only have one remark. HOLY DISGUSTING SHIT BATMAN. I mean..THANK GOODNESS. The Heavily Sanitized Ray-Bans Actually I have a second, preemptive remark. No, I was not drinking Amarula, Tusker, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, All, East Africa, Food/Drink, Rambles Tagged With: Amarula, Kenya, Nairobi, Tusker

Falling for Baby Elephants — David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi

June 29, 2015 By Heather

I didn't really think that I would be so enthralled with the baby elephants. We had just finished 8 days of game drives, which included lots of elephant watching. We saw a lot of little babies, including those trying to get out of the mud hole, those adorably playing with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, All, East Africa, Experiences, Wildlife Tagged With: Elephants, Kenya, Nairobi

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alt text here Hi, I’m Heather! I love warthogs, studying disease outbreaks, destination lusting, and my jackapoo named Toasty.  I’m also an avid age-group triathlete. Exploring and enjoying life in Washington DC and the rest of the world, one day and one trip at a time. More about me….

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Visiting Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge: Sanibel Island, Florida

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