We all made our way to Pearson International Airport, our number trickling in at around 3:00PM. We checked our bags, some of us with two bags each laden with field guides and field equipment. Security was surprisingly light although those of us with camera gear got the extra special treatment in security. Dilini had fun getting the sat phone through. Our flight to Paris left at around 6:00PM local time. We arrived in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at around 8:30AM – our deplaning was somewhat delayed as an unruly passenger who had imbibed his own alcohol had to be removed by the local police (he had shouted the entire flight so some of us got little sleep). Other than that an uneventful flight. We went through more security, and, you guessed it, extra special attention for those of us with photographic equipment.  More security awaits us in Nairobi! Pretty spare culinary pickings in the Paris terminal with the usual StarBucks and convenience stores. Our plane from Nairobi left just before 11:00 AM. Back to back ~8 hour flights always a pleasure. We arrived in Nairobi at about 9:00 PM local time. The customs hall was incredibly hot but we made it through without issue, and joy of joys all our bags arrived. Mukhtar, owner of Bundle the company caring for us as we travel in Kenta was there to greet us along with our driver, John, and another Bunduz staff member Lucas.  We made our way to Kolping Conference Centre where we will stay for two nights. The Bunduz staff had prepared some snacks and tea for our arrival. We got sorted out with respect to our rooms. and crashed hard for the evening.

Class at Pearson Airport before departure for Nairobi via Paris

Our trusty winged steed to Paris

Vikas looking alert and ready

Lounging on the shady side of the terminal

Dilini in Paris Airport

Kolping Conference Centre at night