Aug
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Blazoned across the top of a red and yellow building is the lie, “Backpacker Friendly!”
You’re reached the New Kenya Hotel. A haunt for mute Japanese tourists. A pushy safari company. And without water for a straight week.
I’m bitter because they lost my Kung-Fu Grindhouse t-shirt.
But, it’s not all bad. The price is near the bottom of what you’ll find in Nairobi. The staff is polite and helpful— one of them told us where to hitch northbound trucks! And, they serve delicious tea at breakfast and dinner times.
Look around for the ladder to the roof. You can easily while away your evening drinking warm beers and getting eaten by mosquitoes. Or, if you’re like Chris, taking night photos.
