After almost 2 weeks of gluttonous eating on my behalf it was time to do something to prevent an expanding waistline. Having quickly given up attempts to do sit-ups and push-ups regularly every day I decided that there must be something more entertaining to do to keep fit. That's when my eyes alighted upon the huge escarpment that looms over Sanctuary Olonana and I thought 'why not?' It actually turns out that there are actually a couple of fitness enthusiast on the working staff that also had the same idea for the past 6 months. So I decided to join them as much as possible on their daily walk. The first time was a mixture of exhilaration at the view seen at the top of the escarpment and exhaustion when I returned. Since then I've scaled it 5 times and each time it gets easier and no less thrilling so it is definitely something that I will try to maintain during my stay here.
The fitness idea also appealed to Caitlin who, I assume, felt the same sense of guilt at not being active enough. Needless to say she ascended the escarpment without any difficulty at all, much to the surprise of all the male employees who collectively thought that the feat would not be possible for a lady; one even asked if Albert and I had to use a rope to drag her up (cue a lot of laughter from me and an incredulous look from Caitlin). I, myself, had no doubts about her capabilities. The views of the Masai plains from the top certainly make this walk more than worthwhile, and it will definitely be an aspect that I'll miss when I have to leave.
Xav
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