Turkana, Kenya

109 photographs
1998
2010

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Sunset, Turkana, Kenya — June 16, 1998

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Mountain scenery on the way to Lake Turkana, Kenya — June 14, 1998

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Photo by Nicole

Relaxing in the shade, Eliye Springs, Lake Turkana, Kenya — June 15, 1998

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Curious kids with Breakfast, Eliye Springs, Lake Turkana, Kenya — June 15, 1998

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Sunrise over Lake Turkana, Kenya — June 15, 1998

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Our remarkable bush camp, Turkana, Kenya — June 16, 1998

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Our campsite at for two days at Eliye Springs, Lake Turkana, Kenya — June 15, 1998

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The marabou stork: one of Africa’s most hideous birds, Ferguson’s Gulf, Lake Turkana, Kenya — June 16, 1998

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The road back, somewhere near Lodwar, Turkana, Kenya — June 17, 1998

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Our road intersects numerous dry river beds, Turkana, Kenya — June 17, 1998

Countries visited - Africa 1998 - 1999

Africa route map

I am not sure how it all got started. It wasn’t a magical spark of lightning that began the cataclysm, nor was it the supreme words of a higher being sending us on our way. Somehow, though, the powers of the universe contrived enabling our journey through the Heart of Africa.

It began quite innocently as an alleged trip to Bulgaria and Romania. This idea was eventually vetoed and placed “on hold” for future girlfriends. Zap—a long awaited spark was kindled—The Middle East: Yemen, in particular. And the visas were applied for, the air tickets purchased; and on a fine March 4th day we were on our way aboard a gleaming Air France 747 en route to Cairo, Egypt, via a five day layover in France.

We never did make it to Yemen, nor the Middle East for that matter; we headed South, instead, into the Heart of Africa, and what follows is the story of events as they unfold.