Tag Archives: Masai Mara

Kenyan trees

July 21, 2021 XingfuMama 2 Comments

For Becky of Winchester’s Tree Squares-21, I can’t seem to get into the rhythm of posting every day, even though I have lots of pictures of trees. I decided to do a few galleries of trees from places I’ve visited. Hoping they add up to around 31 trees by the end of the month. I think I’m up to 21 with this post.

Africa

Babies at Masai Mara

December 11, 2019 XingfuMama 2 Comments

When I went on a safari several years ago some folks in my group were disappointed that we didn’t experience a kill. I was happy enough that we didn’t, especially since it seemed to be a time of year with lots of babies.

For Nancy Merrill’s Photo a Week Challenge: Babies

Africa, Pull up a seat

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2019-Week 35

September 6, 2019 XingfuMama 36 Comments

A PHOTO CHALLENGE OF PLACES WE SIT…OR MIGHT SIT…OR ART ABOUT SITTING

Welcome to week 35 of the Pull up a Seat Challenge in 2019.

Take a load off and share a favorite perch by linking your post to this one, either with a comment or ping-back. For more detailed directions go to Pull Up a Seat page.

It is always fun to see the variety of ideas.

Continue reading →

Africa, Picture Galleries, Snapshots from a Happy Life

Animal backsides

August 3, 2019 XingfuMama 3 Comments

Warthog about to go past a sign that says "please do not go beyond this point", at Kichwa Tembo in Masai Mara, Kenya.

A row of zebra walking away with tails swinging at Masai Mara National Park in Kenya.

A giraffe heading off into a wooded area at Masai Mara National Park, Kenya.

This leopard was watching a group of zebra watching her, at Masai Mara National Park, Kenya

Great Blue heron with wings spread for take off, in Puget Sound, Washington State.

This bald eagle's got his eye on something. They often scare other birds away from fish or grab fish that were injured and got away from gulls or osprey. In Puget Sound in Washington State.

For Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge: Back of Things

Africa, Snapshots from a Happy Life

July Blue Squares-9

July 9, 2019 XingfuMama 4 Comments

Lilac Breasted Roller (bird) perched on a small branch against a blue sky. Taken at Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. — It’s called a Lilac Breasted Roller, but it is mostly blue.

Lilac Breasted Roller (bird) taking flight against a blue sky. Taken at Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. — Even it’s belly…and the sky.

The Life of B’s July Blues-9

Africa

Lions…oh my!

July 7, 2019 XingfuMama 4 Comments

One of the awesome, actually awesome, things about my trip to Masai Mara several years ago was that our little safari group saw so many lions that we didn’t get excited about them anymore. Looking back, I wonder how I could ever have gotten to that point since I was only there three days!

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Lion

Africa

Is the road going forward? or back?

January 22, 2019 XingfuMama 1 Comment

I’ve been working with old photos lately. Here are some ways from a visit to Masai Mara National Park in Kenya in 2012.

Posted for Son of a Beach’s Which Way Photo Challenge

Africa, Picture Galleries, Snapshots from a Happy Life

Free range mothers

May 14, 2017 XingfuMama Leave a comment

Happy mother’s day!

Once my son told me that his co-teachers expressed concern that I was left on my own while he worked (I assume this was at least in part due to their recognizing how poor my Chinese language skills are). At the time the term “free range children” was in vogue, so I told him to say that he believed in free range mothers. I wonder how that would translate.

Just for fun here are some truly wild mamas.