Phase 4 Safari Day 2

Lower level with tub, shower room and
separate toilet room.

 

 

 

 

 

Did we mention that it rained last night? So we awakened to water on the floor of our room. We didn't see any leaks from the ceiling so it appeared that the water came in under the door. Oh well, welcome to Africa. Time for showers.  Suzanne finished first and then it was Heather's turn. As soon as her shower ended there was a blast from the room next door and water began gushing out through two loose hoses. We didn't see a shut off so Suzanne headed off in search of help.

Roof on one of the rooms

 We left our room #7 and were given #3. Then we checked in with S & S to find that they had an indoor waterfall after the recent rains. They also had water on the floors and water in their beds from a leaking roof.  They moved their beds into what looked like a drier place and all of us set out our belongings to dry. Not a great start and we would all like to have left Boundary Hill and go to Sopa earlier rather than stay another day. James told us that the rain and leaks are very unusual and Simon tells James there is no room at Sopa.

Hut in Masaai Boma (village)

Shelly and Suzanne headed off with Lauri on a local walking tour while Heather and Sue took a rest at the lodge. Next we're off to visit a Masaai boma.  We were met by an enthusiastic group of chanting/dancing women and children. We were taken by the hand into the mud/dung home of one of the ladies. Here James tells us of Masaai customs and traditions. We arrived and left in light rain.

 

Masaai woman carrying wood

Meanwhile, back at Boundary they apparently had stronger rains.  Once again our rooms are wet. Sue and Shelly's beds are drenched and they needed to move. Each room had either leaking roofs, faulty toilets or exploding plumbing so deciding on a course of action took some time. In the end, S & S give up room #4 and we give up #3 and we all decide to share #7. Here the beds are dry and after some plumbing assistance from James we had a working toilet as well.  There was no hot water shower but at that point that was the least of our worries. 

Boundary Hill Lodge is jointly owned by Simon and the Masaai. The location and the concept are great. It was very apparent however that Simon and the Masaai put no money into maintenance. They should be ashamed. We couldn't wait to leave Boundary for Sopa. As Shelly pointed out, it's no worse than camping. The difference is we have paid many dollars for this budget camping experience.