A day in Nairobi and my last day in Africa

My last day in Africa was spent in Nairobi. As it was described in the guide book as the most dangerous city in Africa, even more so than Johannesburg, I did feel a bit anxious about spending time there. It was however a really nice city in which I didn't feel scared at all. Unlike any other city I'd visited in this part of Africa, Nairobi was very built up and full of smartly dressed people. One thing it did have in common however, was that all the people were lovely and friendly.

I visited the Nairobi National Museum and spent some time in the botanical gardens. The receptionist kindly let me in for the price of a resident as I didn't have enough money without going to the cash machine. This meant I got into the adjacent snake park for free. Although it was rubbish and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone (the snake park that is), I was pleased to meet a very hungry tortoise tucking into it's lunch.

From the botanical gardens there were views back over to the city center. There were also lots of interesting statues.

Another area of the gardens I rather liked was the medicinal plants section. For anyone who has swollen testicles I've included a photo of the sign which tells you what plants will help.

Leaving Africa was really very sad indeed. It is a land I've come to love and feel very much at home in, and one day I hope to return. Most people I met who discovered I was travelling there alone expressed how foolish or brave they thought I was for doing so. My advice to anyone wondering whether to travel alone where I've been is most definitely to go. I've not once felt unsafe and have met such wonderfully kind and friendly people who live amidst the most beautiful and exciting land. It is definitely a place not to be missed!