I had an interesting journey to Marsabit for work, as I experienced what would be a “mathree” ride only that this was more airborne. A journey that would have taken less than 2 hours took about 5 hours because of the various stops we had to make in Wajir, Takaba, Mandera as people “hopped” on and off and finally Marsabit as the final destination. Not complaining though, otherwise I would not have stepped onto these soils that I only get to hear of interesting stories in the news.
While in Marsabit I went up Mount Marsabit which is located at the Marsabit National Park. On the way up, there is the Marsabit Lodge which is a serene place where one would go and hide if in need of some peace and quiet. Also on Mt Marsabit is LakeParadise which is a beautiful lake inside the crater of the mountain.
After some days in Marsabit we made our way to Loyangalani by road for the Lake Turkana festival. The journey by road was interesting as usual- dusty, a bit bumpy as we used some bushy shortcuts and some point the road turned into a flowing river and we had to create another route. For most of the distance, I think we were the only vehicle in sight which just got me thinking what if we got stuck or something happened and there was no homestead, police post or whatever in sight.
After about 4 hours we finally made our way to Loyangalani somehow looking aged by the journey because of the dust covering our faces- one would think we walked all the way to Loiyangalani- this was quite some adventure.
We had missed quite a bit of the festival but managed to catch some of the events of the last day as it came to a close.
After the events of the day we toned it down by the shores of the lake and waited for the sun to set as we cooled off after what was quite a hot day. The sun set wonderfully beyond the horizon of the lake marking the end of a fulfilling day.
To many more road trips and adventures as we plan to go back for the festival next year.
Cathy the photos are very captivating. This is so inspiring.
Thank you Bella
This is great Catherine. Very beautiful and captivating pictures of where we work
Thank you Isaac
Majo, this is absolutely beautiful. The story is good, it flows beautifully like the streams and tarmacked roads you describe. The pictures, men, the pictures are everything! Breathtaking. So proud to be your friend. Let’s do an exhibition or something soon!!!! Thank you for blessing us with your talent.
Oooh Thank you Shibs, exhibition and displays definitely coming up soon.
Thanks Cathy, this is wonderful and I cant belief this kind of job, beautiful job done. May Our Redeemer bless the work of your hands. Amen.
thank you Okiro
Great expereince, great snaps..
Thank you
I look at your photography, and fall in deeply in love with this beautiful country of our again and again. You description of our motherland is exquisite making me want to pack my pack and drive back to these amazing lands. Indeed “To many more road trips and adventures as we plan to go back for the festival next year.” Looking forward to travelling and exploring with you
Thank you Kavutha, we are definitely traveling together…to many more adventures
Wow Cathy, these are great pictures. The colors are so rich and the images so crisp and clear. Keep it up 🙂
Thank you Rahab….