Nairobi

I was able to visit the Emmanual Boyz Rescue Centre in Nairobi, which helps boys get off the streets and back into school.

Nairobi was the first city I visited in Africa. I was lucky to be staying with friends and to have a lot of introductions set up. I was really afraid of the food and the water and all the horror stories. But, behind the walls (Nairobi is a walled city) I found an incredibly friendly and cosmopolitan city. I loved hanging out in the clubs (incredibly beautiful women) dancing all night long, going to great placed to eat. Amazing thing about this town is how large it is and I think I only saw one stop light during my stay. A great town. Can’t wait to go back!

because I’m going to go the ministry Made In The Streets this summer. I have a feeling it’s going to be very emotionally draining but very rewarding as far as personal growth and the like. I think my eyes will certainly be opened to the extent of my rampant consumerism. Value life in a different way maybe.

It’s a bit dangerous in the city so make sure you know who you’re dealing with when coming to visit.

go but watch out for the bad guys

A nice place to eat is the Panari Hotel. It is just like the Carnivore but service is better and I hear it’s a little cheaper too.

Great place – fun and very interesting.

I found that there were quite a few Lepers begging on street corners in various stages of their disease. As much as I wanted to give out money I was told that other beggars would start following and harassing and kids will just multiply out of thin air if you give one child something. I’d suggest giving money to an orphanage.

You also need to watch your wallet and knapsacks while walking. They like to walk up behind you and cut your bag open and reach inside for stuff.

The clubs are great. “Florida 2000” need I say more.

Nairobi or any other place in Africa is not JUST about animals!!! stop the madness…...but you MUST visit these cities!!! 5-STAR world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, Pavement, K1, K2, Bar Code, Casablanca, see the other extreme too – Kibera, Mathare….....and of course mombasa, lamu & malindi… OK….also “see” the equator, rift valley & the great lakes,

Great safaries and souvenier shopping!

Useful tip: if you are flying anywhere and connect through Nairobi, don’t sweat having to stay in a hotel outside the airport. They have sleeping rooms at Gate 1 downstairs for cheap – a heck of a lot cheaper than getting an exit visa and staying in a hotel – also safer.