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Day 3: Tropical Paradise

We are having a lovely time spending the day at the hotel. The tropical setting is just gorgeous –

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I woke up to my wake up call at 8 this morning and started the day with 20 minutes of Power Yoga! YogaDownload’s tagline is “Take Yoga Anywhere” and I suppose taking it to Africa is an appropriate use! I put a big towel down and had a nice stretching flow.

Kelly and I met for breakfast at 9. The restaurant area is open and airy and very tropical.

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The buffet had a huge variety of items:

  • A huuuge table of breads (I wanted to try them all)
  • Fresh tropical fruits
  • A whole line of FRESH fruit juices and purees, such as sweet melon, mango and cucumber juice!
  • A full hot buffet with oat porridge, eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans (for the Brits!), vegetables, crepes and waffles, hash potatoes
  • Cereals with milk and yogurt
  • Toppings such as pistachios, fennel seeds, dried fruit + nuts
  • A whole spread of cured meats, smoked fish, olives and cheeses!

I chose a slice of dark bread with preserves, a banana, some OATS topped with macadamia nuts, sunflower seeds, prunes, raisins and fennel seeds, a crepe with chocolate syrup (gotta have it!) and a piece of bacon and smoked salmon eggs for a little protein.

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Plus a coffee. It was very interesting in flavor – kind of burnt with almost a floral aroma.

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The Food Of The Day is definitely the MANGO JUICE!! It’s really just like a pureed mango. SO DELICIOUS!! I had a small glass to finish off breakfast

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Kelly and I went to the gift shop, which had some really cool items! I got a few things for friends and family 😉

Cool decor in the lounge!!

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Then we got a tour of the spa, which is HUGE and very nice!! The workout room is awesome and they have aerobics and YOGA classes that are free!! I’m hoping to maybe do yoga on Friday when we return.

Then we spent the morning poolside and did some swimming! I did about 20 laps back and forth in the pool. I would have stayed in longer had the sun night been so bright on my delicate skin.

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I am actually typing this post by the pool thanks to wireless internet!! Technology is amazing.

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Around 1:30 we changed and went to the buffet lunch.

To drink, I had to have more of that mango paradise!

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This glass was huge and is probably to blame for my fullness right now. I drank about 75% and couldn’t fit any more.

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The buffet featured a large variety of choices, including a lot of Indian dishes. To try. It was heavy for lunch but I’m staying away from raw veggies + salads and dairy as advised by seasoned travelers.

Cauliflower, okra (which was spicy and divine), breads, an Indian vegetable medley in a masala saucre (also really good and I put peanuts on top), a piece of fish, 2 tiny roll halves (the lighter brown one was amazing!)…

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Mutton (!), chicken, jasmine rice with chutney and chiles

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And naan, a chip-like bread and a breadstick

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I ate about 75% of this and left most of the naan, rice and fish and a roll

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They had TONS of cute little desserts. I wanted to try them all, but I knew I wouldn’t feel so great if I did. So I chose this Mocha Panna Cotta for the cute blog-friendly cup! I only had a few small bites and didn’t eat the whipped cream 🙁

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We’re poolside again after lunch and might change back into our suits for more swimming. I’ve been in the shade except for my short swim and can tell my arms got some sun. I’d love to swim some more. but I don’t think even SPF 30 would save me.

Kelly and I are planning to go to the health club for some exercise after we digest for a while. I hope we get to meet some more of our group later! We should by dinnertime.

Karibu!

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  2. Hi Kath!!

    Thank you for blogging while in Africa! You are just too cute in your hat and I love hearing about all your travel experiences and EATS! Wowza yummy things! You enjoy every single minute. Love and big HUGS! XOXO

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  12. I loved getting caught up on your travels Kath!

    What an experience so far. I still can’t get over the wonderful FOOD on your flights! I have never seen plane food like that before…haha!

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  16. Wow, it looks amazing there! I’m so jealous you get to be in such a tropical atmosphere, it will be interesting to see what it looks like “beyond” the hotel walls and around the area. I hope there will be more nature photos 🙂

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  20. I’m with Zesty – definitely jealous, but also so excited and happy for you! You look like you’re having a great time. I would have to SPF up every 5 minutes. 😀

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  21. This really does look like paradise! I’m so glad to see you’re having a good time and I liked your google status last night (about the mosquito..made me laugh, and worry for you at the same time). Keep having fun and eat good food for us!

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  24. Sooo cool, I feel like we’re really there with you! It’s so weird how your day is half over and we’re just getting started here in the US!

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  25. kath, you are awesome! thanks for taking us with you on this trip and keeping up with such thorough blog postings. i wish i had a plane ride in the near future. at least one with all the mixed nuts and amazing food!

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  34. It’s fantastic to read about your adventures every day! Mango juice sounds heavenly. As does your hotel!

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  36. How exciting! I feel like I’m in Africa! Thank you for sharing your trip with us! Have a fantastic trip and keep the posts coming!

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  37. I never realized that mango juice would be something new to you. This is a staple juice for us back home in the summer. Interesting 🙂
    The chip-like bread is called papadum and is made from lentils. Goes really great with chutneys and yogurt.
    Glad you are having fun. Enjoy.

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  41. why don’t you spend the afternoon venturing beyond your hotel? surely there is more to see in nairobi that a hotel gym!

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  42. Have a great time.
    A shame you aren’t out and about exploring with such little time there.It seems the trip sponsors aren’t really giving you a true taste of Africa ,more of a luxury journey than a real look at Africa.(just my personal opinion!)
    But to each their own and I certainly hope you will make it back again someday to see beyond hotel and tea estate 🙂
    Safe travels and glad you are enjoying it all.Best wishes 🙂

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  49. Enjoy that beautiful hotel and watch out for the sun. I spent two weeks in South Africa last year and the sun was definitely completely unlike it is here in N America. My fair-skinned husband and myself got quite the tans by the end but we used a LOT Of sunscreen. Slather it on!

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  51. It’s so great that you met up with a fellow blogger and you guys can keep each other company! I hear ya with the sun sensitivity- mine gets worse the further into my 20’s I get! Sad, but PALE is the new TAN! Your bikini is very cute and you are looking very fit Kath! Must be all the oats!

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  53. Very brave of you to try new foods! Everything looks amazing – never thought about how hot the sun would be there – apply lots of sunscreen!

    Glad you got there safely too! 😀

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  55. wow! I want to go to Africa!! Your food looks delicious and I hope it inspires you to create some African-style meals once you’re back at home so I can copy you! Everything looks so splendid and sounds like you are enjoying your time there. did I mention I want to go to Africa?

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  57. Wow, skip the gym and go exploring…you are in africa on a once in a lifetime trip…why are hanging out at the hotel all day???

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  60. Ok, Kath… I gotta admit to my jealousy about your trip! Sounds & looks like you’re having so much fun – thanks for keeping us in the loop by blogging abroad 🙂

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  61. The pictures of the flowers are so beautiful!!!

    And that sky is gorgeous!! Glad you’re having so much fun and eating so much great food!

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  63. Hey Kath!

    Must be dreaming in paradise as we are enjoying an afternnon of sunshine after 4, YES, FOUR days of rain!

    I have to tell you the name of “chip-like bread” !! Its call “PAPAD”. Its made from Urad Dal Flour. You can season the dough in many ways. The most popular are black pepper and garlic. It can be roasted over the flame or be fried in oil (the one on your plate looks fried!).

    PS: Matt is having lots of FUN.

    Take Care – Kruti

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  64. Everything looks amazing, the food, the scenery, you…the whole works. Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip with us – looking forward to your next post. Matt’s posts are hilarious, you are both very lucky to have each other, too cute. :o)

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