A Kaleidoscope Sunday and River Gorge Glass

Yesterday we had the opportunity to travel slightly outside Nairobi to Mbagathi at the edge of the Nairobi National Park for lunch and an adventure to Rolf's Place and Kitengela Glass, respectively. Bathed in sunshine and with built up appetites, we exited the bus at Rolf's Place around two o'clock to find a picturesque resort opposite a massive river gorge from us. And if the walk to the restaurant weren't pretty enough, the path was actually a giant suspended rope bridge, offering spectacular views both up and down the lush river gorge.

Lunch was spectacular and the presentation of the food only made it all the more special. Between the bottomless bowls french fries that kept appearing on our table and the delicious and juicy T-bone steaks, we all left the meal fat and satisfied. All those calories to burn turned out to be a good thing, as the half-hour trek to Kitengela Glass from the restaurant was no walk in the park.

An exciting appetizer presentation. Photo credit: Julia Hall

Wairimu and I walking on the dirt road. Notice my muddy bare feet; I took the road less traveled by.
Photo credit: Julia Hall

Shortly after our arrival at the spectacular Kitengela Glass compound we were given a glass blowing demonstration by one of the glass magicians. I had never really understood the process until I witnessed it in person. Not that I didn't appreciate it as an art form before, but I have gained much respect for the craftsmanship and delicacy with which the process is executed. 

So this is why they call it "blown glass." Photo credit: Haley Burrowes

Julia snapped this photo as the glass magician put the finishing wobbles in this tray. 

One of many whimsical galleries on the colorful Kitengela compound. Photo credit: Julia Hall

I asked Haley to take this photo of me because I really liked the hobbit-holesque round door and the trippy suspended glass nebula in the background.

Luckily, Julia managed to capture my beloved nebula sculpture. 

Me and my lovely lady friends in front of the bridge to Rolf's Place. From left: Kate, Haley, Emma, and Sadie.
Photo credit and blue outfit coordinator: Julia Hall