726 MR. G. H. GURNEY ON BRITISH EAST AFRICA. 
of tropical Africa, far from all civilization ; it seemed almost 
like a dream, so strange and varied were the things we did and 
saw, and I feel I have given you but little idea of the beauties 
of the scenery, the extraordinary interest of the wild animals 
and life of every description, and the fascination of travelling 
in an almost unknown country where Livingstone and Stanley 
were the first to explore, and discover its wonders. 
Too soon the day arrived on which the last Antelope was 
shot, the last Butterfly caught, and the last night spent in 
a tent, with the Hyaenas howling round ; then the packing up 
of skins and trophies and the final march to Kapiti Station 
where we took the train on April 28th, arriving at Mombassa 
the following day. Three days later we sailed for England. 
I must not keep you longer ; one thing more I would say, if 
you ever get the chance, go to East Africa, you will never 
regret it ; go and see for yourself the wonders this world of 
ours has to show, and remember, there is still new country to 
be discovered, new birds and new animals to be found, and 
whether you go for sport or for travel you will find that six 
months spent in the heart of the Dark Continent teaches you 
more than you will learn in England in a lifetime. 
