As you previously read yesterday, camp was a cheerful place to be. Little did we know that was the calm before the storm. It all started late last night. A few people were caught off guard with sudden illness.

By the morning the illness had spread to most in the camp. You might be thinking ‘ if they all just lay in bed and rest it should pass quickly.’ Wouldn’t that be nice if it were an option.

Instead, we had a 9+ hour drive ahead of us.

As the sick people tried to collect themselves in preparation for our long drive, the remaining few packed up all the tents so that we could start our journey.

We were but 15 minutes into our drive before we stopped to stock up on some of the essential medicines and supplies (buckets). This quick stop turned into a 5-hour hospital visit. A trip to the doctor was decided on to a) identify what the cause of our ailment was, and b) get some iv fluids and antibiotics into a very dehydrated student.

After this long pit stop and purchase of drugs, it was time to hit the road. We’re finally turning out of the parking lot and bang! The truck doesn’t quite clear the sharp turn and lightly tapped the barricade (not to worry no harm done).

By 3 PM we had departed for Maasai Mara. The landscape was beautiful with many towns and villages to see, vibrant markets, people out and about, tea plantations and small farms. The terrain varied greatly throughout the drive from winding, hilly roads to rice fields and tea plantations. If you were well enough to do so there were many views to keep you entertained.

A rainbow appeared in the late evening sky, a possible sign that there might be a light at the end of this tunnel.

We made a stop in Narok and picked up Carol! It was only another hour and a half to our campsite at Masai Mara. When we arrived Mukhtar was there to greet us and help set up our tents. The campsite is beautiful and the amenities are amazing (hot water!)

hillside village

shower facility at Bunduz Mara camp