Monday, July 7, 2025

First Camp

We are getting settled in our first tented camp Flair Experience by Maasai Mara in Kenya.

Asphalt roads only go to the main cities.

Driving on dirt roads with herds crossing.


Roads can be a little bumpy!

Typical road-side fruit and veggie stand.

Quick stop at an actual supermarket for Fanta.

The Maasai welcomed us at our first lodge.

Four-course lunch before heading to the reserve.

This is what glamping in Kenya looks like.

Rift Valley Overlook

First stop at a rest area in Kenya overlooking the great rift valley going from Mozambique to the Red Sea (9,600 km).











First encounter with wild life!

Nairobi

We met our driver in Nairobi. 

Meet Mwaura: driver & tour guide extraordinaire.

It's winter in the Southern hemisphere.

Park on the highway.

We're leaving the capital on time to escape from demonstrations.

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Flying to Africa

We're on our way to Africa for a 9-day safari and a couple of days on the beach!

This is how Alex entertains Sophie 
during long transatlantic flights!

Waiting for our last flight in London.

Ready to board for Nairobi.

8-hr flight over the red sea.

We made it to Kenya!

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Charlotte

The family summer vacation started by a 10-hr layover in Charlotte. 

Lots of time to nap after getting up at 2 am...

The Squishmallows are there to entertain us.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Ludwigsburg

Last day in Germany: Ludwigsburg Palace is the place to be!



 
Everyone is accounted for. Time to go home!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Rothenburg

The orchestra traveled to Rothenburg ob der Trauber.