Do I want to walk with rhinos?

Top Ten Reasons I am reconsidering a trip to Kenya

10. I don’t have boots for the jungle

9. I don’t want to pack boots for the jungle

8. I don’t like hiking through jungles since I’ve read Hank’s account from the Amazon.

7. I would l rather experience working among the Kenyan people not among animals.

6. I cannot shoot a gun.

5. I don’t want to watch anyone shoot a gun.

4. I don’t like an armed guard near me.

3. I don’t want to spend 15 days in fear.

2. I would not like staying in Nairobi alone.

1. I’m waiting to be convinced that I need to travel with Earthwatch.


A friend of a friend just returned from Kenya after many trips there. He said these were the worst conditions he’d experienced and considered it not the time to visit.

Believe me I initially thought I would like to go but these things are on my mind. I know the Kenyans need tourists and are still encouraging visitors.

Top Ten Reasons I am considering a trip to Kenya

10. Anticipating Africa is entertaining.

9. I can get those cool boots with WSU printed on them.

8. Fellow tourists will be interesting.

7. Everyone has to die of something sometime.

6. I get to meet Kenyans and their children.

5. Earthwatch will be safeguarding their members.

4. I have a travel group.

3. I get to leave Spokane for two weeks.

2. I get to visit the continent of Africa.

1. Finally, Ta dah--I get to spend time with Judy or should this go on the first Top Ten List? Just joking, of course.