Last night whilst chatting to a friend I told him that I was hoping to see a crocodile today. He seemed surprised that I hadn't yet seen one, and that despite many safaris and trips around Kenya I always seemed to miss out on spotting one. Well, today me and Slav went to the Mamba Village in Nairobi. I tried not to get too excited as often such trips are a bit of an anti climax here, but this one was amazing! For starters, there was a really sweet lake which you could boat on! We were very excited, but not dressed appropriately and decided it was best to come with men who would row or pedal for us, so we will return!
We went into the crocodile part and there were so many crocodiles!
They were so well camouflaged that we wouldn't always notice how many were in each section for quite a while. Some of them were so small and we kept calling them babies, yet apparently it can take until they are 30 to reach full size (our keeper kept correcting us, but we still exclaimed how cute the babies were, he was very patient though persistent at reminding us). Crocodiles don't have tongues so can't eat and swallow unless in the water. So weird looking in their mouths.
Brave Slav didn't have to be asked twice to hold a baby one, I dubiously touched it, but was urged (made to) hold it (those of you who have met Slav will understand!), although I made the keeper promise to not let go. He broke his promise and there were squeals when I realized that I was holding it alone, but it was cool! New brave Hannah! The skin was so soft.
We had a lil wonder and saw a giraffe, ostrich and camels (brought back painful memories!). The location is so pretty. It was one of the best days I've had in Nairobi for a long time.
We went into the crocodile part and there were so many crocodiles!
They were so well camouflaged that we wouldn't always notice how many were in each section for quite a while. Some of them were so small and we kept calling them babies, yet apparently it can take until they are 30 to reach full size (our keeper kept correcting us, but we still exclaimed how cute the babies were, he was very patient though persistent at reminding us). Crocodiles don't have tongues so can't eat and swallow unless in the water. So weird looking in their mouths.
Brave Slav didn't have to be asked twice to hold a baby one, I dubiously touched it, but was urged (made to) hold it (those of you who have met Slav will understand!), although I made the keeper promise to not let go. He broke his promise and there were squeals when I realized that I was holding it alone, but it was cool! New brave Hannah! The skin was so soft.
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We had a lil wonder and saw a giraffe, ostrich and camels (brought back painful memories!). The location is so pretty. It was one of the best days I've had in Nairobi for a long time.
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