Not "Out Of Africa'' But "Into Africa!''
Life started as dramatic in March as February ended! I started the first of the month by turning the land rover- over, driving our four men to their week鈥檚 work in town on the shopping complex. Driving in Kenya is quite a challenge and obviously one I have not yet mastered! Luckily we were all only slightly bruised and they were all a little shocked at their ordeal; but hey they don鈥檛 make men like they used to! I was not going fast, but I was cruising in fourth on a hard core road that had just had a downpour on it. I hit a bit not dissimilar to an ice rink and lost control, the vehicle making a 180 degree turn as it went into a minor ditch and tipped over. I knew as it happened, what I had done wrong as it wasn鈥檛 鈥?lightening type鈥?accident, and I had time to consider my mistake. A few seconds later it dawned on him it was his vehicle! Derek is not known as the most sympathetic after accidents- and this time was no exception.
After finishing up at my part-time job last night around midnight, I walked to the corner of 64th Street and Park Avenue to catch a cab (about 陆 block away). This is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation - I know of at least one BILLIONAIRE who lives a block away. It鈥檚 also pretty deserted at midnight - no delis, no restaurants, and no newsstands - just big apartment buildings and the doormen who guard them. Recently I have been discussing how much New York has changed over the past 15 years with fellow blogger (and former New Yorker) Charlie. It used to be a common occurrence in certain parts of Manhattan (Times Square, far West Chelsea, Lexington Ave. in the 30鈥檚) to see 鈥淲orking Girls鈥?trying to pick up tricks. Manhattan has become so upscale, and has become so focused on 鈥渜uality of life鈥?issues that you very, very rarely see a real live Hooker anymore.
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