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The Last Stop: A Year of Travel Ends in Kenya
The final 18 days of my yearlong travel were spent in Kenya before heading home. If you were to ask me was this part of my original travel plans, I would have to say “not exactly” with no regrets.
Kenya is known for its scenic landscapes, a diversity of indigenous tribes, and its vast wildlife preserves. In fact, Nairobi is the safari capital of the world with its own national wildlife park within its borders. Staying in Nairobi allowed me to partake in a safari adventure, volunteer at a private school in a rural community and explore the city. Here are reflections of the final days of my yearlong travel and of Kenya…
But First a Bit of History
Kenya was a colony of the United Kingdom from 1920 until 1963 when it gained its independence, becoming a republic, consisting of a president, a national assembly, and a judiciary. For centuries, its location next to the Indian Ocean has afforded goods from Arabian and Asian traders to enter the continent building on its economy. Slavery is also a big part of the country’s history, where many Africans were captured and exported to other countries throughout the world. A country with its fair share of conflicts brought on by…
