Trip to Shimoni Reef Kenya

Weekends in Tanzania are always good. Time to rest, get together with friends, and sometimes an excursion. This past weekend was no different. Other than coming down with my first cold in years, (not due to the fishing trip) this was terrific. If you discount the long travel over "roads", the experience was wonderful. I always watch for interesting signs and this trip provided a plethora of new and interesting ones. With my newish camera and our good friend Bob as driver, I was settled into my nest in the back seat, camera fully ready, and let the fun begin. We only made "deviations" two or three times, and learned that the Mombasa ferry was NOT for us, that no matter what you do to avoid them trucks will be in front of you spewing diesel fumes all around, and that there are few places to use the loo.

Though Bob and John thought that I would have a great opportunity to set up a clinical social work practice in either Holili (Tanzanian Border) or Taveta (Kenyan Border) I have no interest in such an endeavor.

What a surprise, beautiful country side and elephants, too.

Simon was our captain. If you plan to make this long trip, I highly recommend the Hemphill group and their crew.

The trip was about fishing after all, and fortunately, the boys were able to catch more fish than got away. I recall a Marlin a piece, and a total of 4 sail fish. Just remember that they are let go! They also caught some beautiful Dolphin Fish.

But then there is the agony of defeat.

The crew put up the number of "catch" at the end of each day. Cheers.

And one last humorous bar sign as we leave the fabulous trip.