The Mansion: The 'short-cut' to avoid the rush hour traffic takes us twice as long as it would have if we had stuck to the paved road. It also means hitting our heads on the roof of the car every 30 seconds. It is a fortress, with 12 foot walls, and barbed wire at the tops. There are servants quarters in the back and a living room we could hold full balls in with ample room for 40 plus guests. The bedrooms are massive, the kitchen is brand new. It is also the cheapest place we have visited so far. This seems too good to be true. On the way back we take the route we would be walking. It is almost impassable in a Land Cruiser. The mansion will remain empty.
The Brothel: It is furnished fully, with a flat screen in the living room. There is internet and cable TV. Each of the five bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom. It is luxurious and close-by the road. It is the nicest place we have seen so far - we want to talk to the landlord. There are three security guards included in the price, as is the house girl and breakfast, but wait, there is something in the doors! There are keys to each bedroom that say Ikitari Lodge - is this a hotel? The landlord arrives:
You can have three of the five rooms for that price. I will continue to rent out the other two. But, you will be the only ones using the kitchen and living room.
- But, they are open to everyone, how would he ensure that?
He does not need to ensure it, his regular clientele don't stay more than one night, and leave very early in the mornings..... No wonder all the beds are so big.
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Glad to hear that your life smells of garbage. Speaking of garbage, just got back from Italy to see Maggie and her Grandma's food - garbage! Just like the smell of your clothes. Glad I am outta there let me tell you.
Obviously one of you girls will have to start working the street if you are going to live on it. Get some swahili street cred - that is my advice - Charlotte
Hey Kelly,
Sounds like your house hunting is producing a lot of good stories, even if it is not producing lots of good housing. Sounds like everything your doing is wicked, I'm so jealous. London is slowly emptying out and is distincly less fun without you and everyone else here. Save me a room in your brothel, I may have to dodge some student loans soon, Tanzania sounds ideal.
Joe
Kelly,
well if it is possible, it sounds like you will have even more amazing and unreal stories to tell us when you finish this internship! Your house hunting sounds about as good as my job hunting (sadly, however, I haven't met any prostitutes)! LA is sunny but not as cheerful as grey England with a full flat 23. Hang in there, it will get easier. Miss you.
Annabelle
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