As Kevin said, we are in Malindi and enjoying the relaxing ocean-side environment. The resort is 2 km from the ocean but has a beautiful pool the kids enjoy playing in. It is a different resort than we have ever stayed in though demonstrated by the sign by the pool that says 'organized ball play or any self-organized play prohibited'. It has been a pretty quiet week here though so the kids 'play' hasn't been hampered yet :) Malindi is a town that has been greatly infuenced by Italy so we have had some fabulous pizza and pasta dinners. The waiters and attendents speak better Italian than they do English! The kids have had their first swim in the Indian ocean but say they prefer the pool due to the high winds, flying sand and presence of the 'persistant' beach boys. our experience has been so different than is was two years ago and I am looking forward to touring Malindi today... all reports being that Malindi is much safer than Nairobi. I love reports like that... no worries about driving at night :)