Category Archives: Susanne’s Blog

I just couldn’t have Becca come all the way to Africa for the first time and not see any African animals.  Friday we booked a safari rig and guide and went into Nakuru Park for the day. Since we had … Continue reading →

I left off last week after our parties with all of us fighting off colds.  Miriam and I fought ours off easily.  Becca’s, on the other hand, sunk to her chest and made her quite miserable.  Susan was fighting migraines … Continue reading →

As promised, we have been BUSY!!!  The days have been full of walking to visit cu-cus, sick mommas, and follow-ups with resuce pups. When not walking, we are meeting with business leaders in the community on how best to go forward with our … Continue reading →

To sum up today:  It was a caffe mocha valium vodka latte kinda day…ah make that a double please!

A day at Wana Duma is about as predictable as the wind or the rain. Susan, Miriam and I will make a game plan and start the day but it never goes quite as expected. You never know when you … Continue reading →

Well today is my 57th birthday.  A beautiful morning, blue cloudless sky.  The Aberdares once again make their presence known. If someone would have told me when I was young I’d be living in Africa half the year I would … Continue reading →

The last couple mornings have been so clear that you can see the Aberdares when I take Bahati out for his morning walk.  Cool, crisp and clear. If we are lucky all the noise makers are taking a break but … Continue reading →

I’ve been back in Kenya for a week already! I hit the ground running and have been going flat out since (never mind the jet lag comas I dropped into now and then!!). With 55 kids and 19 cu-cu’s plus … Continue reading →

When I came down from the Northern Frontier (and my time with the Samburu school and children) I immediately met up with Bonnie (Blackmore) Nelson and her soul daughter, Amanda Jones, from Maui. Bonnie fell in love with Africa in … Continue reading →

I flew up to meet Helen (of the Milgis Trust) at her camp in the Northern Frontier for a few days.  It is one of the most beautiful places on earth.  Dry, hot and rugged—-where Man was born. A place … Continue reading →