A mini Vacation

 We met on the first day of high school; Her big browned eyed girl and me wearing an oversize skirt. I remember meeting her and thinking  too pretty, we cant be friends .We told strangers we were step sisters, we planned a future together. Our relationship thereafter  has spanned till to date. Technically we are better than best friends, I learnt a whole lot from her than I can give credit for.

I remember Thursday as a joke, I was asked to ask my boss to take the afternoon off, pack a few clothes ready for a trip. Somehow I lightened up immediately, normally I would think of a thousand and one reasons why not to go. You see one individual so passionate for sticking within her comfort zone is definitely me but I decided to bend some rules for the day.

We set off early evening

Kodak moments 

I was so delighted my cheeks still hurt so much from all the smiling and laughing. Love and genuine care doesn't necessarily come wrapped in gifts, what it does is instill power to see others on a more personal level and spread cheer in their lives like a virus.

The first destination was to buy a goat for the ceremony, it was my girlfriends  post birthday celebration. We later drove through too many potholes to the beautiful campsite (Olorgesailie) which I didn't get to fully explore till the next morning and was freaking hot too.

Olorgesailie Campsite

Beautiful Bandas 

The first night was spent around a bonfire, with lots to eat and drink, the plan was to stay in the open air, till the crack of dawn but I was the last person standing at 4 am (ok lol with 5 other people too). I highly recommend games with this kind of things, no matter what trip you are on spice up with crazy games for some wicked fun. Aside from the fire there was a full moon which lit up the place.

Hi friend :-)

Dinner

Full moon

Bonfire

3 am selfies

In the morning we set off for Magadi, it was really scenic. I'm an outdoor kind of person and I couldn't have asked for better weather. I was so excited to as we drove, the breeze was to die for and cooled me off from the boiling temperatures (40 degrees or so). We stopped over at a maasai village to catch some bitings and drinks as it was a long drive.

Beautiful weather

Wooow!!! First green I saw in a while

Awesome

We finally got to Magadi, after two hours lets just say I was beyond thrilled I had to take a selfie.

Hello Magadi

Lake Magadi and Flamingos

Yes I may have gotten a little carried away, I took too many photos my camera battery was exhausted and there were too many to choose from. The weather in Magadi was up by 20 degrees first stop was to take a swim at the sports club, and catch cold drinks. Later our hosts and friends of friends showed up and soon there was a huge party crowd that couldn't be controlled.

The sunset was bliss

What I liked most was that some friendships were created others deepened. So much bonding was done and I had the most fun and endless memories of the days and nights am overwhelmed just thinking about it. I am so glad I allowed myself to experience a carefree weekend even though it felt like one long day.It was such a spontaneous and random treat and I may have gotten a little stupid but I was on top of the world (princess kind of)

Ok bye

Saturday night/Sunday morning, its still unclear. The last people standing , of course I was one of them, set off for the hot springs. They were really hot and nice, natural spa ...... I was to say the least fascinated. The water was salty and used the mud at the bottom as face masks. We had another bonfire there and late night chats. I almost saw the sunrise but my eyes were too heavy all I was craving was sleep and more sleep.

4 am , face mask

We had to leave and head home the next day but if it were up to me we should have been there a week or even a month. I wanted us to explore more and cross over to Tanzania. I fell in love with beautiful town more than I could have ever imagined. Leaving the very big vacation house was bitter sweet. The sun was too hot part of my skin got darker, am glad I got no sunburns. We were all so worn out, the Psyche was on the lower side of the scale.

Goodbye

Anyway to top it off, it was an absolutely awesome trip and I couldn't have spent it with a more amazing crew. It has the most favourable of memories , and I learnt the best of lessons, Go hard with the people that matter. I'm happy to have been part of it.

From a cheerful heart,

Ivanress