Adventures in Africa
Rip offs and Climbing Again
Published Tuesday, September 20, 2005 by orange you glad | E-mail this post
One thing that bothers me here is people trying to rip me off constantly because I'm a visible foreigner. Everything from in the matatu to at shops to taxis. I am constantly being told one price when I know that the real price is substantially lower. What results is constant fighting and telling people that I KNOW the price locals pay - and why are they not giving me that price? Blah Blah Blah. But it's frustrating.
Also frustrating is that I am hoping to update the Kat in Kenya site (as there have been some problems with it) and my internet access likes to disconnect when I am actually working on something important. When I have no one to email or nothing to do - it is on constantly.
On a brighter note, I went to the Mountain Club of Kenya meeting tonight. The people there are so varied and interesting. I met a Japanese diplomat, more people who work at the UN (UN people OWN this town) and a local who is a personal trainer. It looks like I might be going climbing again!! YEAH! This weekend there is a trip out to Hell s Gate National Park for climbing and hiking and biking and one night of camping. If I can manage to find a tent to sleep in (and a ride) then I am definitely going.
I don t know if I have stressed this enough before- but I have realized that getting out of Nairobi at least once a month is necessary for your sanity. Great city - but the craziness and hassles get to you after a while.
Also frustrating is that I am hoping to update the Kat in Kenya site (as there have been some problems with it) and my internet access likes to disconnect when I am actually working on something important. When I have no one to email or nothing to do - it is on constantly.
On a brighter note, I went to the Mountain Club of Kenya meeting tonight. The people there are so varied and interesting. I met a Japanese diplomat, more people who work at the UN (UN people OWN this town) and a local who is a personal trainer. It looks like I might be going climbing again!! YEAH! This weekend there is a trip out to Hell s Gate National Park for climbing and hiking and biking and one night of camping. If I can manage to find a tent to sleep in (and a ride) then I am definitely going.
I don t know if I have stressed this enough before- but I have realized that getting out of Nairobi at least once a month is necessary for your sanity. Great city - but the craziness and hassles get to you after a while.
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