75 Acres of Paradise; Inside The Exquisite Naro moru River Lodge (part 2)

We were in a deluxe and I bet the most astounding in the entire lodge which is probably one of the best habitations I have ever come across; it’s like experiencing 1945 and 2015 all in the same time period. It oozed out that medieval yet modern space with rustic décor all the way for the stairway to the inside. I’m talking well decorated high walls, wooden floors, alluring art pieces and mats and a well positioned fire place. “Oooh my” *Jeff Koinange voice*, I was surely going to enjoy this and God knows I did.

The bed was king size and the bathroom was completely modern with hot showers, but who cares about the shower when there’s a spacious bathtub. That was my first stop as I relaxed trying to savour the moment. I could have entirely gone with the moment if it was the phone extension and Winnie Mutua was in the other line alerting me that dinner was ready. She let out an evil giggle as if she knew what she had set me up for; a secret haven which she knew would immediately get me hooked.

Well, now dressed I made my way to the restaurant taste buds alert to what would in turn be the best meal I’ve ever had. Just like the rooms, the restaurant was also made of rustic décor with well hang pieces of art on the wall, including some of those alluring tribal masks on the wall. The tables were well laid out coupled up with dim lighting; it provided the best environment for a romantic dinner or a just quiet night out with friends. I think if you’re looking to make a life changing decision, this is the place to go.

Our waiter for the day would be Zuma, no he’s not from president Zuma’s lineage but he exhibited natural class and presidential service which I thought resembled that of royalty. Without wasting time, he presented us with our menu for the night which I must add had our taste buds busting with enthusiasm.

I specifically opted for tomato soup as my appetizer, potato wedges and chicken garnished with rose mary as my main meal and some black forest cake as my dessert. That was surely the best meal I have ever had and I surely had to know who the chef behind such legendary culinary skills was. My friend couldn’t even bring himself to speak for a while considering what he had just eaten.

Soon enough the chef was out of the kitchen doing his usual rounds and it was none other but Chef Kariuki formerly Tamarind and Sarova. Yes, the man had experience and he had the charisma which befits an executive chef. “Any complains?” he asked. Which obviously was a trick question; I could tell he was aware of what he was capable of. And I had complains alright, how I was going to walk back to my room considering how full my tummy was.

We had an interesting conversation on the intrigues of the kitchen and I came to learn pleasing people’s taste buds is not an easy job. And the beckoning question stirring my mind; Just how expansive was the place? According to chef Kariuki, Naromoru River Lodge was 75 acres of pure bliss well hidden for the adventurous to experience. 75 acres, my goodness! He specifically warned us of the tree hyrax which made scary sounds at night. I was not deterred myself, I loved it. Being the close of the clock where temperatures range high, the thought of making love with nothing but chirping sounds, a roaring river and tree hyrax’s making all manner of weird sounds was something definitely to look forward to.