Epicurean Feast at the Ranch House Bistro

January 2016

By the lakes of the Great Rift

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Lake Oloidien with Mt Eburru

My plate, the Ploughman’s lunch is an artist’s delight with the colours of freshly picked salad, a chunk of cheese, cold ham and a wholesome slice of bread and sauces. We’re dining al-fresco on the lush lawns of the Ranch House Bistro in sight of Oloidien, the little lake that goes from fresh to salty depending on the levels of its neighbour, the fresh water Lake Naivasha. At this point this little lake is fresh, filled with fresh-loving water birds instead of the crimson-coloured flamingos that relish the algal bloom when the lake’s salty.

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Nyeri Second World War Cemetery

February 2016

Peaceful resting place for the men who fought the deadliest global war in human history

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The Cross of Sacrifice’, a common feature in all the CWGC cemeteries worldwide takes centre stage

The remains of the men who fought in the 2nd World War lie quiet in the beautiful Nyeri Second World War Cemetery in Kiganjo amidst a lush green lawn with headstones standing in neat rows. The headstones are inscribed with the name, age, rank and regiment of the soldiers who fought in the East African Campaign during WW2.

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