Lunch in the Garden

There is a well planted 'shamba' at the back of the lodge and we were invited to visit it just before lunch yesterday.

George, the chef, is justifiably proud of the garden. Situated at the back of the lodge it is accessible through a courtyard, the backyard, the village workshop, the garages and the church. Quite a trek to get there and when George suggested we visit we were thrilled.

it is well hidden behind a high wire fence which is meant to keep all manner of creature away although of course, elephants think nothing of toeing the fence and the monkeys laugh in the face of anything except William the gardner who sternly throws sticks to keep them out.

Planted in tiers and stages George makes sure that enough 'salad' greens are available to service the needs of the guests.

As we marveled at the fresh vegetables, George informed us that few people knew that a table could be set in the shamba for 'private' functions. Under the avocado tree a beautiful table was set for guests. Red and white roses in a crystal vase, red rose petals lay on the table and a braai in the background cooking beef fillet kebabs and prawns on skewers with grilled vegetables [from the garden] all waiting to be consumed.

George with a flourish waved his hand and said 'this is for you and David mama, for being with us again'! Well I did my usual 'driz' and we sat down for a delightful meal of hummus pate on homemade bread, fresh salad, fillet and prawn kebabs and gilled veggies and delicious macadamia nut torte. Kenyan coffee ended the superb occasion.

As we strolled back to the lodge through the shamba and village we met up with a family of warthogs with four of the tiniest 'wind-up size' babies we had seen. A wonderful ending to our stay.