Bugs or Geckos?
In my last post I may have inadvertently and unintentionally misguided the casual reader by suggesting that I was roughing it. Well - not exactly correct. The lovely old mansion above is my Nairobi home where I spend half my time. With the Canadian High Commissioner's residence as a my neighbor, I'd have to say that it's not exactly a shabby neighborhood. And while it's not like I can pop over for tea given the fortifications barricades and mean looking guards posted all round, it is nice to have a fellow canuck next door. Party on Wayne -- party on Garth!!


At night the air smells so sweetly you'd think Yves St. Laurent had journeyed back from beyond to spray you straight in the face with the latest high falutin fragrance. Oh - and there is a separate gym on the property. So all in all - not so bad. The organization purchased the property many years ago and this was the base for operations that I'll describe more fully in future blogs. At present, the property is being re-purposed for long term rentals to help us lower the cost of staff housing in the area and also maintain a safe and secure environment. Meaning - I'll be moving to less opulent digs in the very near future. 😒
Now with any old sprawling African home that blurs the relationship between inside and outside, comes a plethora of little friends. All shapes and sizes of winged and unwinged critters join me in the house for both shelter from the rains and to keep me company. Bless them for their thoughtfulness.
Those who know me well will be aware on my lack of amorosity for the insect world so find myself often cringing as I scout and find the little fellows who have joined me in my home. So now enter the noble Gecko who has become my welcomed guest. Well in truth, there are many geckos in my home and while I love them for their diet - loath them for the way they move. A recent nightly trip to the bathroom surprised 3 of the little buggers who skedadled in a way that resulted in a high pitched and not particularly masculine scream from yours truly. It's an uncomfortable alliance that I have come to accept though have since stopped drinking fluids to ensure there will never again be a nightly trips to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

His work is noble, inspiring and a big help to those who struggle with the burden of saving our animals. I'll write a bit more n this in the future and hope you follow along.
So with my love of animals admitted, I share with you the curious scene from Maasai Mara earlier in the week where a deer (bushbuck) played with a group of monkeys. I only caught a portion on the event but found it so amusing I had to share. At the very beginning of the video, the bushbuck jumps and does a flip that even Simone Biles the American Gold Medal gymnast would envy. Enjoy !!
welcome back Layne
ReplyDeleteVery interesting read Layne, hope you can save lots of the wildlife you are protecting, I too, and animal love but your adventure is very well needed. hope you enjoy and work hard...lol Love you
ReplyDeleteLove the bushback and monkey video! Thanks for the laugh :)
ReplyDeleteSooooo interesting. Thanks, Layne.
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