Our Accomodation (flat)

The drive from the airport to our accommodation was very interesting as we had mixed curiosity and a concern because we did not know where we were going to live. It was hard to prepare the children as we did not know either. All we were informed is that we were walking distance to the beach (ocean). From the airport, at 11:30pm, we went through Mombasa old town over the only daraja (bridge) to Nyali. It was a real eye opener as we saw much poverty and the smells were unpleasant and unusual for Canadians. Jordan said that he did not feel too safe, but was glad we were staying together as a family. The roads were minimal to adequate with many potholes in viewing them to Canadian standards. The last 500 metres were terrible. We drove up to a gated secure house. We had arrived! Karibu (welcome) to Africa.

Upon arriving we were pleasantly surprised with a large 2 story- 4 bedroom house very near the ocean (2minute walk). The master bedroom actually looks over the ocean. In the morning after a decent sleep we went for a swim in the pool and then the Indian Ocean. There is a nice garden area with many trees and flowers that holds the pool.

The children were very excited about diving in the ocean. The initial reaction was delight to disgust as it is salty water, not fresh, but only for a brief time until they got use to it. A really sunny day in Africa for the McLeans.

Brenda actually thinks there are other breath taking sunsets/sunrises other than in Northern Saskatchewan.