A New Adventure

Hi everybody!

It's been a while I know, however, since I've returned from Germany I haven't done much. This past Sunday my mom and I did take a trip to Frankfurt's Palmengarten "Palm Garden." We rode down to the center on the U-Bahn. We just so happened to come on the day that a rose exhibition was occurring. The place was huge and sooooo relaxing.

 Here's the train we rode around the gardens.

 Breathtaking waterfall shortly after the entrance from the garden.

 Row boats. My mom and I definitely attempted...but let's just say we need some private practice.

 One of the views from the train.

 Horse and buggy rides!

 One of the plant centers.

 Areas like this open field were everywhere. Sunday is definitely family day in Germany. Families come out and relax with lounge chairs or blankets, strollers, food, and ice chests ready to enjoy the day and the company of each other.

 Entrance to the rose exhibition.

 This is so gorgeous.

A fountain leaving the park.
On the way back home, my mom and I had even more of an adventure walking around and catching buses, until we finally found one with the right route. It was a good day.
Since then I've received the Zumba Party game for Wii and I definitely recommend it to anyone who's looking for a good workout. Its fun, effective, and addictive! Order it today!

Have a good day everybody, until I write again!

Last Days in Nairobi

Hi Everyone,
I know its been a while. I've just returned to Frankfurt and I'm going to update you on my experiences during my last days in Nairobi, Kenya.

 My mom and I went to the Nairobi National Museum on Thursday.

 One of my favorite animals!

 Skeleton of an elephant.

 Zebra!

 Some of the Big 5 in the middle of the museum.

 As we moved through the museum there was an array of various birds, bird eggs, bird nests, etc.

 Then the second part of the museum included the snake park. Where we saw some crocs.

 This one smiled at me :) But then again it was also Thursday--the day they get fed.

There were turtles and tortoises. Many of them were over a hundred years old!

 Then we got to the snakes :) They also get fed Thursday too.

We left the museum and headed over to the Giraffe Center. My mom and I fed the giraffes. One of them was named Daisy. It was my first time ever feeding a giraffe. They have always creeped me out because of their long slimy tongues. However, I was determined to do it. Surprisingly, even over as much fuss as I made, it wasn't that bad. Their tongues feel like cat tongues a little scratchy.

When we left these parks we did a little gift shopping. Friday I took a tour of ISK (International School of Kenya) which is a huge campus over 50 acres. After the school, my friends took me to the Village Market. On Fridays the Masai come and sell their goods at the market. I found some great things here!

On Saturday another one of my friends and I met up and we went to another mall called Junction which is a little further out of town and also to Prestige-we had some good donuts. Sunday, was my last day and my friends and I went to the Tribe hotel for a nice evening mocktail. Then before I knew it-it was time to go. On this last note I can proudly say, "I rode a matatu and survived." A matatu is one of Kenya's public transportation buses. It wasn't as bad as I've heard and one of my friends who is a native Kenyan assured me I would survive-and I did! Another feat accomplished!


Well everyone, good night from Frankfurt.
Toodles!

Out and About

Hi readers!
The past couple of days (Monday & Tuesday) have been interesting. I've had the opportunity to get out and do a little exploring.

MONDAY

 Here's Spinners Web- a shop filled with different vendors artwork and crafts.

 Throughout the city you can see hard working men shoveling out dirt from these narrow trenches in preparation to put down new pipes.

 Furniture being sold along the roadside.

 In Nakumatt, a very nice store (similar to WalMart) they carry everything and even ask the customers to help them save the environment.

 A piece outside Village Market-similar to a large shopping center.

 Village Market waterfalls.

Revive is downstairs in Village Market next to the Organic Fruits and Vegetables store. If you want to sit outside, which I did, it's nicely shaded by a large tree and inside the store are several tables and chairs. Here I had the Mango Tango and a Oats bar. Tasty!

 On the way to ISK (International School of Kenya) looking down the hill.

TUESDAY

 Tonight's dinner at AboutThyme Restaurant. My friend's dinner-broccoli and shrimps/prawns.

My very tasty dinner broccoli and grilled calamari.

And as the restaurant instructed. "Eat. Drink. Don't Think."

Have a great day everyone!

Hello From Kenya!

Heyyy everybody!
I'm in Kenya!!! It is absolutely gorgeous here. Breathtaking.
So when I left Frankfurt, Saturday morning I flew to Zurich it was a short  flight. We landed at 8:55am my connecting flight began boarding AT 8:55. I landed in concourse A and had to book it through security, customs, and a ride on a train to get to concourse E where my flight to Kenya took off at 9:40. I made to the gate at 9:30! Finding my seat, I sat down out of breath and buckled up. The flight was six hours and was very comfortable, it was my first time flying on Swiss airlines and it was a great experience. I watched "I Am Number Four" "Country Strong" and "Beauty and the Beast". All of them are great, "I Am Number Four" kept me on the edge of my seat  and I was crying my eyes out in "Country Strong".
As we were landing I had the biggest grin on my face, I was finally back in Africa and in a new country. The scenery was beautiful as we made our descent-the sky a nice pink and dark blue mix, the mountains and hills, and the greenery. I made my way off the plane, through customs/immigration, and headed down to baggage claim only to find out that my small suitcase didn't make the transfer. I had to file a claim and the airport is delivering it today.
Last night after my second family picked me up we went to the mall to get dinner, a restaurant called Art Cafe.
Anyways today my second mama and I went to her office, then we took a 30 minute walk around the Embassy, went to the commissary, and the grocery store. Kenya is so well developed and reminds me so much of South Africa. Must write this country on your bucket list!
Toodles!

Packed & Ready

Hello my lovely readers!
Guess what?! I'm going to Nairobi, Kenya tomorrow!!!! I'm so excited! I'll get to see my "second family" and I get to cross another country off my bucket list! So I'm all packed up for a nice 7-day trip there and I'll be sure to take lots and lots of pictures!
A tout a l'heure! -feeling a little French today :]
~Rajeedah~

Determined...

Hey everybody!!!
How's your day going? Its finally sunny outside today and I'm thinking it'll be a great day to get out the house. I'd love to go to Hauptwache today so the U-Bahn and I just might get reacquainted today :]
* Hauptwache-main center of Frankfurt am Main (I consider it like a downtown hotspot)
*U-Bahn-one of the great transportation methods here. (it's a train/subway-similar to the Metro or Marta for some)
I'll let you know how it goes! Have a fantabulous day until I return..
~Rajeedah~

* CONTINUED*
Guess what?! I went out! I walked outside and realized it was HOT, therefore the U-Bahn would be boiling so instead of going "downtown" I walked around the neighborhood and then walked to the neighborhood Rewe again. I took pictures too!

 This is Rewe. In Europe many grocery stores have a nice system that the U.S could learn from. Instead of having workers going and getting carts out the parking lot and from around the store, upon arrival at the store you put in a certain money coin ( i believe its like 50cents) and it unlocks the cart you want, when you finish shopping and return the cart you get your 50 c back!

 This is the communication tower that is used as a landmark throughout Frankfurt am Main. It's really pretty at night I'll get a picture of it one day!

 This is a very important sign. Unless you want to get run over-pedestrians on the right, cyclists on the left. The way may vary depending on where you are. There's also pictures and dotted lines on the ground in case you forget.

Like I've said before, Germany is CLEAN...and GREEN. These are the recycling bins outside an apartment building. One for plastic, paper, and other stuff is designated as well.

Pedestrian friendly!

My street :)

Ok, so now that my camera is working look forward to lots and lots of pictures.
Toodles!

It feels like...

Hi everybody!!
So today was abnormally cold. I wore a turtleneck today...yea it was that cold. I went to my mom's office again today and did some more research on Mac's (I'm thinking about getting one so any input/advice you may have feel free to share the wisdom:))
When we came back from her office we had hot drinks. I went to go put on another sweater and my dad cranked up the heat. Hot chocolate was great.
The cold weather and not to mention the puffy nimbostratus clouds that loomed over the city made today feel like a Sunday. You know those days where you just want to lay around, cuddle up on the couch and if you're like me-watch scary movies.
My parents and I then had dinner as we watched "Law Abiding Citizen". Great movie check it out if you haven't.
It's now 12:36 am and I've been wanting to take a nap all day so I think I'm going to call it night.
Toodles!