So, a Saudi, a Kenyan, an American and an Irish sit down to a pot of Arabic tea, and ...

I have ABSOLUTLY NO TIME to explain to you the things Ive seen. But here we go in no particular order whatsoever. I saw a cheetah, you know, family, those things I used to idolize and draw constantly? Loads of pictures of it rolling around in the dirt. Classic. I saw a San Jose Sharks jersey on a Kenyan- this place is MUCH more third world than SA, and they recycle clothes better than I do. I ended up buying Malaria pills- my tour mates scared me into it, but now I have enough for SE Asia. Its very strange to travel with other people. I almost miss the loneliness, and I find myself wandering off by myself sometimes just to get a little alone time. Twisted, I know. I saw a group of lions eating a wildebeast. Amazing. I ate at Carnivores, voted one of the top fifty best restaurants in the world. Its like Brazil in Puerto Vallarta, for those of you in the know. THey walk around with swords stuck with exotic meats, and they just slide it down onto your plate until youve had enough. I had Croc and Ostrich balls. MEATballs. I went bike riding in the Hells Gate National Park-the only NP where you dont have to be in a protective vehicle. Our transportation ( and some peoples bed) is called Leopard. THere are only three gears, the ride is bumpy as hell, and its a bright blue army truck. I love it to death. The US dollar and the Kenyan Shilling is accepted everywhere, which complicates absolutely everything, but Ive been sticking to the Shilling for the novelty of the thing. There are two Saudi guys on our trip, and they tell me that they can understand Swahili, because Arabic is the basis of Swahili. I brushed my teeth with a stick the other day. Not because I had to, but there is a tree called a toothbrush tree, and some people, like our cook Joseph, doesnt even use tooth paste. It tastes like REALLY strong ginger. Its wonderful. I have to go. Catch up with you again in, well, who knows. Off to Tanzania tommorow, then Zanzibar, the Mt Kili. BRING IT ON.