Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Kenya: Maralal Camel Derby

Published in the Miami Herald

Ladies and gentlemen, start your camels

 

 Kenya's Maralal Camel Derby
Kenya's Maralal Camel Derby
PICASA / KENYA TOURIST BOARD.
Now that the Olympics are winding down, the sports world turns its attention to the Maralal Camel Derby, set for Aug. 24-26, and thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign from the Kenya Tourist Board, this year’s race promises to be the biggest ever with riders from more than seven countries set to participate. In addition to camel racing, there will be running and biking events, donkey rides, local dancing and cultural displays, and stalls where curios and handicrafts art sold. For particularly hardy souls, check out the famous Tri-camel-thon — an event consisting of a 2.5km run, a 5km bike ride and a 5km camel ride.

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