The ARK - June 7 thru June 8

THE WATER HOLE AT THE ARK

We headed to the Ark around noon. The Ark is a rustic lodge built overlooking an ancient waterhole in the Aberdares National Forest. We stopped at the Aberdares Country Club to check in and had lunch on the terrace overlooking beautiful gardens. Phillip, the GM for the country club and the Ark sent us on our way behind another Ark truck with some tourists from Holland. We thought we were headed straight for the Ark but realized we were going on the 3 hour game drive instead. Saw some amazing sights - giraffes, cape buffalo, baboons - BUT during the drive Jebari pooped all over himself and I had to pee really bad. I finally whistled to the truck in front and they stopped the guide pointed towards the bush where we had just saw a bunch of baboons. I said NO WAY! Evangeline and I opted for the back of the SUV. I know you may think this "too much information" but it was really funny at the time. We finally arrived at the Ark - it was a big WOW! Very rustic with 3 levels of viewing areas over the watering hole. There were tons of elephants hanging out. It was very surreal. Our rooms were like little cabins on a ship with 2 small beds and a bathroom. Evangeline and I opted to stay together in one and Xan and Hubert and the poopy cat in another. They had to give Jibari a bath. You should see Hubert's battle scars. We had dinner, did some more gazing at the watering hole and animals then off to bed. Yea! Mr. Hot Water bottle was waiting for me! Love those things on a cold chilly night. Up very early, breakfast then back to Nairobi.
Hope to post some pictures today but I have to work some more on the cookbooks and shelves.
Love,
Adina