This is one of the unique trees that stand out in landscape. It is a Euphorbia candleabra tree. The guide told us black rhinos like the milk from the tree. It makes them quite drunk and then sleepy. The milk would kill a human if drunk. Also, if the tree is cut into it gives off a noxious odor that burns the nostrils.
The wheat fields with their amber tones.
A thick stand of trees that resembled pine trees run the ridge to the top of this mountain.
We rode within sight of Mount Kenya. It is the second highest mountain, second only to Kilimanjaro. You could see the snow still on top of its peaks. There were forest fires burning down at the base of the mountain. A local told us that these were very unusual and had been burning for a week.
At a coke stop there was a little 3 year old girl who was sick. She was sitting in the lap of her father. Even though it was fairly hot out, she had on a winter type jacket and hood over her head. She slept mostly but when she did awaken she began to cry as something was really hurting in her mouth. There was nothing we could do. Her father would give her drinks of Orange Fanta to help ease her pain. It was very touching....
It would seem - dare I even say it - that Kenya is treating you a little better than your previous countries 😊. I hope this is true. You deserve to have some enjoyment for a while.
ReplyDeleteStill bitterly cold here in Chicago. Not much else to report........it's cold and a little more cold and when the wind blows it's just brutally cold.
Best, Pam
Hi Mike, Very interesting description. Looking forward to the Equator Crossing Photos and celebration---Maybe tomorrow? Also, did you experience any handlebar shimmy at max speed in the descent?
ReplyDeleteKeep the blue side up!
Bob and Linda
I did have vibration when I had my schwalbe 35mm tires on but with my continental gator skins 25mm no problem.
DeleteOk, I am done with explaining your trip to mom. She wants to know about the Lions on the blog
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Too frustrated and mom can only get your blog maybe every couple of weeks if bev is available
Luv pam
With out the climbs the downhills would not be as much fun.
ReplyDeleteI never had a bad experience in Kenya, but it has been along time since I was there. Here's hoping you have a great time there.
Ray Van Ostran