Lake Turkana

In July, we traveled to Lake Turkana with the Hildebrandt's (John is our pilot and his wife Ginny is perhaps the best bush cook on the face of the planet). We spent a fabulously relaxing weekend in Ely Falls, a little known Northern Kenya oasis.


As one would imagine, after two years living in Sudan I've maybe changed a little. For example, the concept of having a personal pilot is no longer strange, but a reality. Flying is commonplace and driving is now somehow an experience to be anticipated. So under these new circumstances, this July road-trip across North Kenya's extended desert was a journey not soon to be forgotten.

Halfway through the drive, women and children checked out the mammoth termite mounds, while the man checked on the tires.

We drove past several Turkana villages.



We saw LOADS of camels - was it 50?

Then all of sudden, the vast desert opened, revealing a beautiful and surprisingly tropical, Lake Turkana.





At the lake there were several cute little huts for rent, but we decided to stay in tents.



The swimming was amazing!!! We jumped the huge lake waves for hours and when we grew tired of that, we played around in the natural spring pool. FUN - FUN - FUN!!!

I found a crocodile tooth on the beach, evidence of the lake's high crocodile concentration.


We bought some Turkana baskets. I'm a sucker for two things here in Africa, ok three things - baskets, Real Wax African fabric and children.
And no, it is never EVER a good idea for me to go on a morning walk and swim without sunscreen.




The weekend was such a blessing - I had such a great time swimming with the girls and especially LOVED jumping the waves with Ginny. Good company, beautiful scenery and a real summer weekend get-a-away.
Thanking God for all of it!