10 August -- Nairobi-Amsterdam-Atlanta (by Caroline and Linda)

We had our final poolside dinner at the Fairview last night complete with curry-tomato tilapia, samosas, gin and tonic, and a fire pot to warm us. Caroline cannot stand the thought of not having the tilapia again so she is going to email the chef for the recipe. We left bright and early for the airport, boarded our flight on Kenya Airways and were off to Amsterdam. We had an uneventful eight hour flight and arrived early evening and checked into an airport hotel within walking distance. We were really impressed with Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. It actually functions like a mini city. Way cool. We were much too tired to hit the town and decided that we would have to come back. The airport was enough to whet our appetite. We had a wonderful Indonesian meal and gazpacho with avocado and crayfish at the hotel and then hit the hay. It is hard to believe this, but all of us have gained weight on this Africa trip.

The next morning we boarded a Delta flight for a nine hour flight to Atlanta. Again, we entertained ourselves with movies, reading and of course, eating the business class faire. This is truly the way to fly long distances - we are spoiled. Thank goodness for Delta Skymiles. We arrived late afternoon on August 11 and were taxied home by an Ethiopian driver -- we bent his ear off talking about Africa!! Great to be back home but we miss Roger and David and Africa already and hope to return soon. Off to the Farmers' Market in search of passion fruit juice. Kenya Caroline and Linda Lion signing off.