On the way to Indonesia. Visa will be issued tomorrow morning, and that's a relief. Since I was refused at the border between Uganda and Rwanda, applying for visa is something special. Since then I want the visa printed in the passport at forehand.
Today is checking mail, the main account rendered 178 posts in one weekend. Then there is videoreporter mail and some other accounts. It's good to stay informed, but I wonder how I did it before there was mail. The rest of the time will go to the newspapers, and preparing for the trip to Indonesia.
It was an enjoyable weekend, having attented the Rhino Charge. Some 64 competitors with four-wheel-drives in the Masai Mara. Due to the rains the land was soaked, and many visitors (just like us) got stuck on the way. For many it's one of the rare occasions that you need all these four wheels. I know I was part of it myself, but still it is a bit weird to be with a large group of white people and Indians in the middle of the Mara with all these roaring and jumping vehicles. The revenues are meant to fence the Aberdare Forest, which is a main source for fresh drinking water for Nairobi. So you would say it is to the benefit of all people, but funny enough it will be the people participating in the Rhino Charge that will benefit the most. According to my taxi driver this morning the Rhino Charge is for the rich. 'It's not for Kenyans. Most people can't even afford to travel to Masai Mara.' It is true that rich people tend to use more water than the poor. So in a way the Rhino Charge is serving its own community well. Let alone the Masai who own the land where the race is held. It can be expected that the locals chief got a good share of the event. Also we know the money will run out, but the traces of the Charge will remain in the park for long time.