Since returning from our Amboseli/Mombasa trip, we have finished up our classes on the compound and prepared for our independent studies (IDS). Got hit by another round of sickness, though hopefully on the far side of it now. One of my classmates got cholera and had to spend some time in the hospital which was scary, but everyone is back on their feet and off to their internships!
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On our last day of class we had a sports day with our professors and compound staff. Played lots of volleyball and football, followed by chai of course.
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For our biodiversity conservation class we took a field trip to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi. They rescue orphaned baby elephants and raise them before slowly releasing them back to the wild. The organization relies on entrance fees and donations for profit; it is extremely costly to care for elephants. Additionally, the elephants are mostly rescued from places where they are already way overpopulated. From a conservation standpoint there are definitely flaws to the system, but it was fun to interact with the baby elephants.
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| Needless to say the elephants have become very comfortable with humans. |
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| We visited the Kenya Derby last Sunday for a fun group outing. Such a fun event with food trucks and street performers in addition to the races. |
So speedy!
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| Saying goodbye to Nairobi and off to IDS on the coast for a month! |
