{"id":8535,"date":"2023-11-20T14:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rail-nation.com\/?p=8535"},"modified":"2023-11-29T16:55:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T14:55:23","slug":"lucys-travel-diary-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.rail-nation.com\/de\/lucys-travel-diary-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucy’s Travel Diary – 5th Entry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lucy\u2019s Travel Diary<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

5<\/span>th<\/span> Entry<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Our next destination was Kenya, and I was thrilled to discover what this incredible country had to offer. As The Blue Train made its way to Nairobi, Abeni and I had a chance to chat about what lay ahead.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Kenya is a land of diverse landscapes and rich wildlife,\u2019 <\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Abeni said with a smile.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018One of the unique experiences you can have here is getting up close and personal with some of Africa’s most magnificent creatures, the giraffes.\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The mention of giraffes had me instantly intrigued. Abeni continued, <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018But here’s the twist: In Nairobi, there’s a place called the Giraffe Centre, where giraffes roam freely, and you can even feed them from the comfort of the train.\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

My head swivelled towards Abeni. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Really?\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Abeni laughed. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018No, unfortunately, you can\u2019t feed them from the train, but you can definitely feed them at the Centre.\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I had to be honest, I was a bit disappointed, it would have been awesome to feed giraffes through the train window. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Have you ever done it? Feed Giraffes, I mean?\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Abeni subconsciously started cleaning her hands on her uniform. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Yes, I have. It was quite slimy, to be honest. They have long, black tongues to lap up food right out of your hands.\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

We disembarked from the train, and soon, we found ourselves at the Giraffe Centre. I eagerly approached the platform, and with a handful of specially provided giraffe snacks, I reached out to feed these beautiful creatures. Their long, graceful necks stretched down to accept the treats, and I marvelled at their elegance and grace. It was an experience I’d never forget.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Amid the laughter and the gentle chomping of giraffes enjoying their snacks, I couldn’t help but be fas<\/span>cinated by these incredible creatures. Abeni noticed my curiosity and decided to share some fun and interesting facts about giraffes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018Did you know that giraffes are the world’s tallest mammals?\u2019 \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

she asked with a twinkle in her eye. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018They can reach heights of up to 5,5 meters, and their long legs and necks allow them to browse leaves from the tops of trees that other animals can’t reach.\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I was amazed by their sheer size and how they used it to their advantage. Abeni went on, <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Giraffes have long, prehensile tongues that can extend up to 45 centimetres. This adaptation helps them grasp leaves from thorny trees without getting pricked by the thorns.\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I watched in awe as a giraffe’s long tongue elegantly plucked a leaf from the platform’s edge, proving Abeni’s point. She continued, <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018And here’s a fascinating fact: despite their long necks, giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans\u2014just seven. Their vertebrae are just much larger.\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I couldn’t help but smile at this quirky similarity between humans and giraffes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018They’re incredible creatures,\u2019 \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

I remarked.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Abeni nodded in agreement. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

‚They are. And they’re also incredibly social animals. They live in loose groups and are known for their strong, friendly bonds within the herd.\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

As I fed another giraffe and observed their interactions, I could see the truth in Abeni’s words. These magnificent animals had truly captured my heart.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the sun set over Nairobi, casting a warm golden glow over the Giraffe Centre, I knew that my adventure in Africa was far from over. The Blue Train awaited its next destination, and with Abeni by my side and a heart full of wonder, I looked forward to the adventures that lay ahead.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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