I have had a wonderful past few days staying at Private Governors Camp in the Maasai Mara. It has been an education being here in so many ways. Somehow, I have managed to absorb enough information to really begin to understand the complexities of Kenya and how this relates to the current issues of elephants, wildlife conservation, the business of tourism and the Maasai history. All while spending time in the Land Rover in search of stunning wildlife. Many thanks Luca for taking time to ensure I "get it right" at such an important point in my journey.

I must also say a special thank you to Dave Richards who has been our host at Private Governors Camp while here. Dave is an extraordinary safari guide who has written many books on Kenya's wildlife and in particular the beautiful birds of the country. It has been wonderful to hear his stories around the campfire.

I am very lucky to have spent such quality time with two incredible experts on safari in the Mara. Thank you both so much.

Dave's new book <em>Wildlife of East Africa: A Photographic Guide</em> can be purchased online at Amazon.com. It is a must for anyone planning to visit Kenya. Be sure to also browse his other books on wildlife and birds online.

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<em>Photo: Dave Richards, Private Governors Camp, Maasai Mara</em>