Arrived last nite after 24 hrs of travel thru Chicago and London, but no problems. Called Rapha from the airport and he had found a Hotel Gloria. The receipt reads:

Hotel Gloria in Duke House (Corner of Ronald Ngara Street & Tom Mboya Street, telephone 228916). Nairobi's Latest Luxury First Class Family Hotel situated in the Heart of the City. Fully Furnished Clean Rooms, with attached Baths, Lifts and Telephone Services Available on all Floors.

The description reminds me of those billboards we used to see in the 1970s advertising "Modern Hotel" by which we knew that it was up to about 1920s standards of "Modern." This hotel is perhaps "Latest Luxury First Class" by 1920s standards, but at least it does seem to be a Family Hotel because you know what low-end hotels can sometimes be like. But I did have a place to stay last nite, which was a big relief since I was panicking about that. Still sorting out hotel options, so not sure where I'll be tonite.

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