Malachite Lion: A Travel Adventure in Kenya

This digital, newly edited version ofMalachite Lioncan be considered a personal history, life actualizing travel memoir; an unplanned adventure, a modern odyssey that recounts the mysteries and paradoxes of East Africa. Follow Modlin as he journeys through the crowded, bustling streets of Nairobi, into the wilds of Masai Mara and Amboseli, to ancient, mystifying Mombasa, electrifying Malindi, and the sensuous Seychelles. His experiences as a scientist and academic have provided him with the skills to record his provocative observations, interactions, experiences, feelings and thoughts that will transport readers beyond the confines of a tour bus. His encounters with native people and wildlife are poignant, humorous, heartwarming, and sometimes intimidating.Malachite Lionis a definite read for anyone who has ever dreamed of adventuring in Africa realistically and vicariously.Read more