Just the Pictures (Kenya)

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust logo.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust logo.
Elephant orphans being fed formula milk.
Elephant orphans being fed formula milk.
Elephant calves playing around.
Elephant calves playing around.
Elephant calf tossing dirt on its back.
Elephant calf tossing dirt on its back.
Looks like the one elephant is scratching the behind the others ear.
Looks like the one elephant is scratching the behind the others ear.
The stables for the elephant calves.
The stables for the elephant calves.
A giraffe being fed treats at the Giraffe Center.
A giraffe being fed treats at the Giraffe Center.
Giraffe sticking its tongue out, ready to be fed another treat.
Giraffe sticking its tongue out, ready to be fed another treat.
Closeup of a giraffe's fur.
Closeup of a giraffe’s fur.
Warthogs at the Giraffe Center.
Warthogs at the Giraffe Center.
Giraffe standing by the feeding platform.
Giraffe standing by the feeding platform.
Nature trail next to the Giraffe Center.
Nature trail next to the Giraffe Center.
Flower found on the nature trail.
Flower found on the nature trail.
The gravel road approaching Karen Blixen's former home.
The gravel road approaching Karen Blixen’s former home.
Front view of the Karen Blixen house.
Front view of the Karen Blixen house.
Looking toward the Ngong Hills (ngong means "knuckles") from the Karen Blixen house.
Looking toward the Ngong Hills (ngong means “knuckles”) from the Karen Blixen house.
Rear side of Karen Blixen's former house.
Rear side of Karen Blixen’s former house.
Photograph of a photograph of Karen Blixen wearing two hats to protect her from the scorching African sun.
Photograph of a photograph of Karen Blixen wearing two hats to protect her from the scorching African sun.
Closeup of Kenyan coffee beans.
Closeup of Kenyan coffee beans.
Clay cups being molded at the Kazuri bead and pottery factory.
Clay cups being molded at the Kazuri bead and pottery factory.
Plate of molded clay beads.
Plate of molded clay beads.
Beads arranged inside the electric oven.
Beads arranged inside the electric oven.
Beads being stringed together to make necklaces.
Beads being stringed together to make necklaces.
Bowl of finished beads.
Bowl of finished beads.
Cups awaiting to be fired in the oven and one that has already been in the oven, demonstrating the change of color after being fired.
Cups awaiting to be fired in the oven and one that has already been in the oven, demonstrating the change of color after being fired.
Electric oven loaded with pottery, ready to be cooked.
Electric oven loaded with pottery, ready to be cooked.
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden restaurant.
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden restaurant.
"Kachos", Kenyan-style nachos made with fried arrowroot, cassava and potato chips with melted cheese, guacamole, tomato salsa, chili peppers, sour cream, and coriander.
“Kachos”, Kenyan-style nachos made with fried arrowroot, cassava and potato chips with melted cheese, guacamole, tomato salsa, chili peppers, sour cream, and coriander.
"Turkana Boy", Homo erectus (1.7 million years old) and the most complete skeleton ever found of an early hominid.
“Turkana Boy”, Homo erectus (1.7 million years old) and the most complete skeleton ever found of an early hominid.
"The Black Skull", Paranthropus aethiopicus (2.5 million years old).
“The Black Skull”, Paranthropus aethiopicus (2.5 million years old).
Homo rudolfensis (1.9 million years old).
Homo rudolfensis (1.9 million years old).
Amulet used by the Swahili as a protection to ward off evil spirits.
Amulet used by the Swahili as a protection to ward off evil spirits.
Circumcision mask used by the Tiriki people.
Circumcision mask used by the Tiriki people.
Mask that looks remarkably similar to an Ewok.
Mask that looks remarkably similar to an Ewok.
Home made guns used by the Mau Mau freedom fighters.
Home made guns used by the Mau Mau freedom fighters.
Green Mamba.
Green Mamba.
Black Mamba.
Black Mamba.
Snakes together in a garden.
Snakes together in a garden.
Local necklace.
Local necklace.
Yoruba, an old ceremonial dagger used to announce a royal personage in Nigeria.
Yoruba, an old ceremonial dagger used to announce a royal personage in Nigeria.
A "silk batik" painted by Robin Anderson.
A “silk batik” painted by Robin Anderson.
Thumb piano.
Thumb piano.
Mask and feathered hat from the Bamileke tribe in Cameroon.
Mask and feathered hat from the Bamileke tribe in Cameroon.
Wood carved piece on display in the Nairobi Gallery.
Wood carved piece on display in the Nairobi Gallery.
Cattle being herded along side a road in Nairobi.
Cattle being herded along side a road in Nairobi.
Various meats being roasted inside the Carnivore restaurant.
Various meats being roasted inside the Carnivore restaurant.

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