Thursday, August 30, 2012

Tales from the Person who Counts: Lukenya


Editor's note: Below is a contribution from my other half, the "direct hire," the one with a name and not just a designation of "eligible family member" on important documents. (Note within the note, This does not mean they actually care about him. Ref the movie Julia and Julia...if you are FSO and you've seen it, you understand.)




One of the outlets for my increased leisure time has been rock climbing while wife and daughter play at home.  Yes, rock climbing in Kenya, who knew!  I've been a couple of places with co-workers, namely Hells Gate and Lukenya.  I'm not an expert by any means and I'm still amused by some of the unique scenery and hazards in Kenya. Driving up to the rocks, we have seen a small herd of giraffes. Baboons are fond of fouling the same rocky places that are great for climbing.  Eeew.  While on approach looking for the route, it's best to keep an eye of these and other critters.  I swear after a climb on the walk back down I saw the rock cave where Simba was born.

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