Re: Rekero - News and Community

[whitestarling]

New Rekero Newsletter


WS

[Laikipia]

I've just read my e-mail - but you are certainly on the ball today WS with all these updates

Thanks for posting, and lucky 'Bwana Ndege' being at Rekero for a couple of months. (nice photo of Dudu and Jono with him).

Lai

[whitestarling]

I now know what more than one Mongooses is called a Mongaggle
WS

[Laikipia]

WS

Lai

[littlewid]

The latest camp news from Rekero ......written by Jono

One of my favourite spots in camp is our small beach which is found just down from the mess nestled in the undergrowth and hidden from everyday view. On high days and holidays, at dusk, a candle lit path leads you there to where a blazing fire illuminates the river. Just as the sun sets and the first stars punctuate the sky, our Masai team celebrate by putting on a powerful show of chanting and heckling through the half darkness. Their ceremony is filled with songs of love, life and war, transfixing all that watch on. A traditional competition of manhood then unfolds as each man jumps towards the heavens. It is a display of concentration and conviction synonymous of the fierce pride with which this culture is protected.

Two weeks ago the Weber family were witness to such an occasion. It was one of vibrant colour accompanied by the haunting sounds and vaulting that is the Masai dance. Afterwards the family were invited to compete, displaying a slightly more western fashion of looser limbs and predictably not so much height. After much laughter our warriors turned and melted into the darkness with spears and bows aloft.

They left behind our small group to toast the beauty of what we had just experienced and these fine surroundings.

Our best salaams,

Jono

[Laikipia]

Lovely and brings back memories of sundowners and Pete having a go - (western style of course)

Lai

[whitestarling]

That sounds absolutely brilliant I love the sounds of African songs and chants, also the spectacle of the Masai doing there jumping dance. I bet the atmophere was fantastic.I can just imagine being there
Thanks for posting the update Lai
WS

[littlewid]

WS...you been on the Boddies it was me that posted it

Lai I remember them jumping and chanting to music at the end of BCL, it was so magical and something I wont forget.

littlewid-x-

[whitestarling]

Well Ive posted this one


WS

[Laikipia]

And i've just read mine WS - well done for posting so quickly

A special well done to SM and Littlewid and Assisi for all they are doing to help Rekero CCF - the desk calenders are wonderful (and good pressies)

Lai

[whitestarling]

Rekero Newsletter

Talking of which, I think it's time for my night siesta
WS

[Laikipia]

Thanks for posting WS - I still haven't worked out how to with the pics

It's great to read about Olive and Paja and Nkayioni.

Lai

[littlewid]

A lovely read again from Jono. Thanks for posting it WS, I read it yesterday and forgot to post it.....good job someone is on the ball
littlewid-x-

[whitestarling]

Thanks for posting WS - I still haven't worked out how to with the pics

It's great to read about Olive and Paja and Nkayioni.

Lai

Its easy Lai all you do is take a pic of the email with the MW3Snap camera you use for the Web Cams. Sometimes you have to take 2. Then just post them as a pic
WS

Sneaky He He

[Laikipia]

I remember you said that before WS - but i still haven't done it !!!

Lai

[whitestarling]

and you still havent
Latest Rekero News


WS

[Laikipia]

I know WS - and I have had to admit defeat on this

Thanks for posting, it's a great read as ever. We spent time with Dickson K and John both of whom are so knowledgeable and great fun, nothing was ever too much trouble and by the end of the week John's vehicle had a huge stack of reference books so we could check each beetle, flower and bug ..............

Lai

[whitestarling]

That must have been a fantastic experience Lia, is that what kindled your interest in insects.
WS

[Laikipia]

No it is really Pete was is the bug and insect person, but i am learning

It was one morning Pete and I decided to walk with Dickson instead of going on a game drive in the vehicle. Then some of the others decided it would be fun too. In the end a group of us went taking some askari (guards) with us in case the lions and buff got too close. It was great, we saw so much, including the ants on the move and you certainly want to keep out of their way, they bite! I've also walked up in Lewa and the flora and fauna is spectacular, not to mention the Rhino!

Lai

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Latest Rekero newsletter


WS

[Laikipia]

Glad you posted that WS - i am relying on you for this the amazing thing is that photo of the cheetahs crossing the river is in camp. Imagine seeing that whilst having breakfast/lunch. What an wonderful thing it must have been.

Lai

[Doogs]

That woud be just totally amazing to see that Lai

[whitestarling]

I dont think I've heard of or seen Cheetahs swimming thats amazing as you say Doogs
WS

[whitestarling]

Rekero News Letter 3 Nov


The link for Asila Africa Rekeros new partner at Naboisho Camp
http://www.asiliaafrica.com

WS

[Doogs]

I got my email from Gordie this morning WS but thanks for posting
One complaint (sorry ) you've chopped off the picture of Shingu and her little ones that was at the bottom of the Newsletter !!! It's such a lovely picture I'm sure everyone will love it - can you post same ? (I tried to resave the picture and post it on here but it wouldn't allow me to do so )

Checked out the link for the Asilia Camp, looks beautiful

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