Where Tree Messages meet E-Messages passed through a time wrap of over 100 years...
About Me
- Sarova Stanley's Thorn Tree
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Still the legendary bistro style pavement cafĂ© of yester year, the Thorn Tree, with its famous message board is a Nairobi Landmark and is the place to meet or eat or, like Ernest Hemingway did in the 30s, ‘just watch the world go by’. As Nairobi opened up through the railway in the 1900’s, the tree (genus acacia xanthophildea), became a makeshift post box for travelers who left mail pinned onto its trunk and backpackers in Africa met there to get information. While the original tree no longer stands, a third generation tree still stands tall, and is the most famous meeting place in East Africa. The mystic nature of the acacia tree as a “Messenger” is as old as the biblical era as it is said that when God first appeared to Moses in the desert, it was a burning bush that carried the message. A century old Message Board and Nairobi’s first Post Office, “The secrets of the Thorn Tree” will reveal messages pinned by travelers over the years to date. Brace yourself to meet personalities that will enthrall you with their heartfelt charm, humor, and the occasional romance.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
From Julie To My fellow Canadians
Enjoy Africa at The Stanley! I hope you Driving back home as many memories as i will!
From Linda to Clark Hamilton
Hi sweetie - I'm missing you but having a fabulous time with the Ellies and Giraffes. By this time next week i should be back in Nairobi to meet you after summiting Kili.
Love - Linda
TO JOAN MERRICK
Hi Joan - Stephen just left and said to say hi. we're all off to Kili tomorrow and looking forward to seeing you when we get back. Have a great time with the Ellies.
Love: Linda, Michelle, Jan, Audrey, Sue and Terry
From Karen B. to Ernest
Thanks a lot for this raging infection. Hope we meet on Safari - I will have you in my sites. K.B.
PS. I finished the scotch you left.
From Clifus Condor to Robert
HI ROBERT! UNFORTUNETLY WE MISSED U. COME BACK IN EARLY SEPTEMBER HOPE TO SEE YOU.
From Paula and Jon to All
Having a fantastic time. Heading to Lake Naivasha tomorrow. PS: Try the Zanzibar fish soup. Its fantastic!
From Stefano & Elena to Kenya
This is our first travel in Africa, we enjoyed alot during safari. Wonderful honeymoon! We hope to see Kenya again!
FROM Auko, Jurch from Poland to All Kenyans
It is wonderful to be here again after 40 years absence. Kenya is as friendly and beautiful as ever! Thank you for your hospitality.
From Alison To Laura
Hope you've had a lovely holiday in Mombasa. Look forward to seeing you after the summer. Lots of love
Friday, December 3, 2010
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