#The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories

[books-in-media]

Beth Behrs, (Instagram, November 12, 2017)

—The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories, Ernest Hemingway (1961)

#Beth Behrs #The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories #The Snows of Kilimanjaro #Ernest Hemingway #books

[stylecouncil]

the people need your verdict: were hemingway and fitzgerald lovers?

do I think they were ever physically lovers? I really have no idea/its improbable that it went on too long if it went on at all and what the extent of it would have been, esp considering how weird fitzgerald was about sex to begin with (read sheilah grahams memoir. which I really do think stems from some sort of abuse, esp when you consider certain pretty telling statements about catholicism/the one intense relationship we know he had with a priest as a young man). both were also so publicly defensive about homosexuality (esp fitzgerald, probably out of necessity of being so outwardly feminine, although you see a real complex view/fixation on it in his actual writing) that it would be unlikely real evidence of this would survive whether it happened or not. zelda certainly seemed to think they had an inappropriate relationship in her eyes, but it’s hard to quantify exactly what that means esp when you combine it with the deterioration of her mental state.

the two of them immensely disliked each other, of which there could be multiple explanations for and might simply come down to hemingways misogyny and cold hearted clinging away from “feminine” showing of emotion or what he said it was, the belief fitzgerald was wasting his talent by remaining married to her/trying to get her help/remaining in their whirlwind of a relationship, but tended to look like this 👇 and was frequently very nasty

in terms of their emotional relationship I certainly think it was intense and scott seemed to value hemingway far more than he valued him (the constant references to him in something like the crack up, the tales of showing up to his house drunk in the middle of the night, the talking about him incessantly to mutual friends etc) but that being said hemingway also seemed to be fixated on scott in some sort of one-sided battle, like he was constantly trying to prove himself the better/not “like” scott ie not as feminine and, in his eyes, pathetic as scott. it seems like there was obviously something within scott that scared hemingway to death. this fixation even carries over to his writing (see: the snows of kilimanjaro, im which fitzgerald is essentially made the poster child for the weak man, a man who may as well already be dead, letting women rule his life, published shortly after fitzgerald released the crack up essays and the ensuing fall out/one of my favorite letters from fitzgerald to hemingway). the fact that fitzgerald seemed to genuinely admire women seemed to be a real sore spot between the two, especially where it concerned zelda. either way, in between their disagreements and the eventual dissolution of their relationship, there were obvious signs of real closeness in their letters

and there seems to be real deliberation in the way hemingway writes about fitzgerald in a moveable feast. like he wants to cause harm, but then also keeps pulling back, (there are a few great essays I’ve read that go into what hemingway left in vs took out of a movable feast regarding fitzgerald, I have a few posts on here that reference them) also don’t get me started on the weird probably false and just meant to make fitzgerald look bad, but nevertheless strangely homoerotic scene he writes into the book about fitzgerald showing him his dick. (It’s a whole thing, also fits right into the theme of hemingway’s need to reassure his own masculinity by using fitzgerald as a scapegoat for his own insecurities).

long story short, I think the two both had some complicated feelings for eachother, a lot things related to fitzgerald are particularly sad/telling

I would say that fitzgerald was in love with hemingway but I’m not sure he knew exactly how to process those feelings/would even admit that to himself so it’s hard to actually fully say that was the case. how hemingway felt is even harder to pin down because he was even less likely to admit something like this to himself. its clear that he almost viewed fitzgerald as a woman and simultaneously treated him in the same derogatory style he tended to reserve for women, and seemed to be interchangeably disgusted by him and as equally fixated on him and with as much admiration as fitzgerald had for him (see: his description of fitzgerald in a movable feast I think all of this comes across even in that concise paragraph). so um what am I trying to get at here.

yeah kind of.

[loveneverfades]

Jet: Do you know a story that goes like this? 

Jet: A man injures his leg during a hunt. In the middle of the Savannah, with no means to treat the wound, the leg rots and death approaches. The man got onto the airplane that finally arrived and there he sees a land of pure white below him. The place glistening in the light is the summit of a snow-covered mountain. The name of the mountain was Kilimanjaro. The man thinks… that was where he was headed…

Spike: And?

Jet: I hate that story. Men only think about the past right before their death, as if they were searching frantically for proof that they were alive.

Jet: Turn back. You told me when we first met… that you were a man who had already died once. Just forget the past, okay?

Spike: There was a woman. For the first time in my life, I saw a woman that was truly alive. That’s what I believed. She was a piece of me I had lost. She is my other half that I had longed for.

#cowboy bebop #the real folk blues #spike spiegel #jet black #spike x julia #julia cowboy bebop #see you space cowboy #bebop #カウボーイビバップ #スパイク・スピーゲル #ジュリア

[uminohotaru]

Journey to the Land of the Gods

Banana Fish spoilers warning!

I'm late to the party but yeah, I just finished Banana Fish if you know what I mean. And maybe my heart would rather switch to smth else now and heal but my brain won't stop thinking about that story. So I feel the need to rant into the void, at least. I have no idea whether there are Banana Fish fans among my subscribers but if you haven’t seen it, I really REALLY recommend you watch this masterpiece, and that you better scroll this post without glancing under the cut since I'm going to analyze the end. Or rather, why could that story have had no other ending. 

And it all has probably been said and discussed a thousand times but hey, I’ve told ya I’m late to the party, and I haven’t read any thorough analyses except those in the youtube comments below random videos, so now I need my own chance to rant. 

During my short journey through the BF content (finally I can google it all I want without being afraid of the spoilers yay!) I came across different opinions on the ending. Mostly pain, of course, but then it’s either acceptance or denial. My first reaction was violent denial. But funny thing, as much as I wanted to immediately forget the Garden of Light and drown myself in fix-it AUs (the latter, I still do read), I realized quite soon that I can’t. That no matter how painful it is, the original ending is the thing that MAKES SENSE. No, Ash dying like that wasn’t something that had been decided on for the sake of shock, as some of the most bitter opinions I came across accused. Neither it devaluates the whole struggle and his final decision to leave to Japan with Eiji and have a normal life. No, there was something a lot deeper there, I realized once I’d cried my eyes out. As heartbroken as I was, I just couldn’t bring myself to hate it and reject it, and I tend to do that with the endings I do not like, as it happened with some other stories that I rejected with my whole heart and even devoted a good amount of my time to write the fix-its for. But strangely enough, it was not the case with Banana Fish. Its finale just makes sense. In fact, it makes so much sense that I’d go as far as to say that this whole story is the story of a journey to death which stemmed from the image of the leopard’s inscrutable journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the House of Gods. I can almost see the author being captivated with that image, and as someone who’s been writing from the young age I know that often (not always but still) you start the story from its finale. You take some resulting picture that for some reason appeared in your head and mesmerised you, and begin to unravel it, like an investigator: what could have happened? who are those people? why did they end up like this? Of course, it is only my assumptions but if I allow myself to guess, I’ll say the entire character of Ash, him being the wild cat, has originated exactly from that short excerpt of Hemingway. 

Kilimanjaro is a snow-covered mountain 19,710 feet high, and is said to be the highest mountain in Africa. Its western summit is called the Masai "Ngaje Ngai," the House of God. Close to the western summit there is the dried and frozen carcass of a leopard. No one has explained what the leopard was seeking at that altitude.

The concept is here. It was never a question whether Ash dies, it was the question of how and why he dies. Just like the riddle he’s been pondering on—what was the leopard doing near the summit? What did it seek there? Was it climbing or trying to descend? And that in either case, it must have realized it won’t return. The direct parallel to that leopard, in the end Ash finds the answers to all those questions for himself, on his own journey to the Land of the Gods.

The Japanese characters for the name Izumo literally mean “out of the clouds,” evoking images of a place where the seen and the unseen worlds blur together.

Long before there was a Kyoto or Nara, this region was the center of what was known as Shinkoku, the Country of the Gods.

This is no coincidence. Japan in Banana Fish, and for Ash especially, is the image of the world untouched by the evil where you don’t need a gun, rather than a real country with the same amount of evil and dirt as any other. The fact that Eiji describes it as the country where there are 80 thousand gods, and that he is from Izumo, the Land of the Gods, of all places, makes the spiritual connotation all the more evident. The white peak of Kilimanjaro soaring over the wild jungle, an impossible image of two different worlds in one--there could not have been a better symbolism. Ash, the character who in one of the early episodes says, “I’ve never repented, not even once”, cannot even imagine himself in such a world, just like the sinner can’t seriously think about paradise, or a leopard about climbing a snow-clad peak, so of course his immediate reaction is “Are you nuts? me in Japan? what I’d be even doing there?” But the invitation is there. And deep inside, he realizes that yes, he wants that. To be with Eiji, the angel, in his Land of the Gods. Yet his hands are stained with blood. He's been ruined and tainted in most horrible ways. Is it even possible? But what Eiji sees is his beautiful, fragile, wounded soul, and he says—yes, of course you can, and I will take you there, let’s begin with learning the language. This is when it starts—Ash’s journey from the jungle and toward the summit, toward the Land of the Gods. Or well, that’s when it becomes more or less a conscious decision. And maybe that is also when he realizes it will probably cost him his life. 

He tries to stop and turn back, more than once. Tries to convince himself that he will never belong there, that his fate is to be just another scum on these streets, in the world he has learned how to survive in, his jungle. Just as, more than once, he understands that no, he would rather die on his way to that summit, having decided to take this journey—but die with love, rather than remain in the jungle, even as the king, but empty inside. He has seen the white summit of Kilimanjaro above the wild forest, and that’s it—he can’t tear his eyes off it. 

He learns to repent. He learns to pray. And he even takes the ultimate step—asking God to take him in place of Eiji. Just like Aslan from Narnia, a representation of Christ, he learns such a deep love that he willingly choses to sacrifice himself for another; and it’s not to say he couldn’t sacrifice himself for his friends earlier—he could, risking his life constantly to save others, not exactly cherishing it too much to begin with. But his bargain, for the lack of a better word, with God in ep.23 was something different. It was a conscious offering, a prayer to the God whom he wouldn’t even consider asking for anything earlier, the scarred soul that he is—take me instead of him. Not in the mess of the fight, say, covering Eiji with his body from a bullet, but through a prayer, in the quiet hours on his knees before that window basked in the rays of light. The difference between an act and a prayer in that sense is the difference between one moment and eternity. I'm offering myself in his place, give him the divine protection, change his fate, please God--I'm willing to pay the price. It is different.

Eiji who had a 50% chance of surviving, I believe, survived exactly because of that, at least we can say that it was implied. Ash’s spiritual journey, from being the one who “never once repented”, through finding the spirit to hope and to say I want that, please take me to the Land of the Gods, and to finally offering himself in place of the one he loves—that journey is simply amazing. 

That's why his life could not be taken simply in the mess of the fight. Narratively it would have diminished that huge journey. So he defeats the strongest enemies and survives. Like Cain says, Ash will only die if he brings it on himself. The leopard dies near the summit, but you are not a leopard, you can choose—says Eiji. And we truly can say that Ash chooses to die—from a non-lethal wound (which is more clear in the manga.) Even then, God leaves him the chance to reconsider, to return to the jungle and lick his wounds. In a way, he is safe while he stays in the jungle. But once he tries to reach Eiji, to reach the Land of the Gods, after that prayer, it is no longer so as if fate says, you've exchanged your life for his, that's it. So Ash chooses to pay and to die, and he dies on his own terms to an extent—in the peace of that library, the only place in the “jungle” that has always been his refuge, a part of another world, and he dies smiling—which implies it is not the Grim Reaper who comes for him unlike back then in the hospital, bringing dead calmness devoid of any pain as well as of joy. No, what Ash sees in that moment is some beautiful and happy scenery, so we can say that yes, he sees the Land of the Gods, his paradise where their souls are together, the exact scene from the ED2. He dies, but he ends up reaching it.

So why does Ash, not the logic of the narrative, choose death? For one, this is his part of the bargain with God: and when he is attacked exactly at the moment when he finally runs to reunite with Eiji, he realizes that. Eiji has been able to live on because Ash offered himself instead. And he should have died exactly because he covered Ash with his body, exactly because there is a price for him staying in the jungle, as well as for Ash breaking from the jungle, and from the beginning, Eiji took multiple risks and he took that last bullet meant for Ash, too, because basically his very residence in Ash’s world was the act of his love and desire to save Ash. So of course, he does. But Eiji does more than just saving his life, he saves his soul—since in the end he provides the chance for Ash to say nope, I will not have that, I will ask God to save you and take me instead. Just like Aslan the lion's sacrifice that results in his rebirth. The pinnacle of his spiritual journey, his ticket to the plane going to the Land of the Gods. No, we couldn’t have had Japan as the real 3D country in this story. We simply couldn't.

...One of the distinguishing features of Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine: the shimenawa, or immense straw rope hanging from side to side in the front. The Kaguraden building shimenawa is the largest of its kind in Japan, measuring eight meters in diameter at its largest hanging parts.

It is a reflection of the main god enshrined here, Okuninushi-no-Okami, the god of human relationships. The Japanese word for this is enmusubi, which we can translate literally as “bound fate.” 

#banana fish #ash x eiji #umi rants #what have i dragged myself into #banana fish theory #banana fish analysis #aslan callenreese #ash lynx #eiji okumura

[walaw717]

Americans love to build things up, almost as much as they enjoy tearing down what they have built, and Hemingway was no exception. As notions of masculinity changed, Hemingway’s brand of manhood became increasingly passé. Worse, it became associated with forms of macho aggressiveness, insensitivity, and violence. The Hemingway who believed in older codes of romantic love became the sexist Hemingway whose women were either goddesses or bitches; the Hemingway who wrote so unflinchingly of the horrors of war became the warmongering Hemingway; and the Hemingway who hunted, fished, and loved the bullfights became the poster boy of the National Rifle Association and the worst nightmare of the eco-conscious. Removed from his historical context, he turned grotesque in the eyes of many academic intellectuals who had come of age during the feminist movement, Vietnam, and the green movement.

This new image was amply buttressed by misreadings of his works. Critics rarely conflate Edith Wharton with Undine Sprague, Faulkner with Thomas Sutpen, or Vladimir Nabokov with Humbert Humbert. But Hemingway became the oppressive male figures of “Cat in the Rain” and “Hills Like White Elephants,” the callous hunter of “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber,” and the self-absorbed Harry of “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” Brett Ashley of The Sun Also Rises became a hedonistic ur-bitch instead of what she actually was—the most sexually liberated woman character in 1920s fiction. Catherine Barkley, the real hero and moral center of A Farewell to Arms, and the victimized Maria of For Whom the Bell Tolls were dismissed as merely insipid male fantasy figures. To many non-Hemingway critics, the author of these texts was but a caricature who represented much of what was most pernicious in the unrevised canon: the physically imposing, bullying, bearded, cigar-smoking, misogynist, racist, sexist, homophobic, antisemitic, white man who hunts, fights, fishes, and fornicates—and, what is worse, writes endlessly about it. Is it any wonder, then, that when Lawrence Buell suggested Hemingway be dismissed from the canon, he didn’t think it necessary to argue the point?

Hemingway will always have his detractors, but increasingly balanced perspectives are prevailing. As many self-appointed canon busters must surely by now realize, it’s hard to extirpate a writer whose work inspires so many readers around the world and who plays such a large role in the development of other authors. It’s also hard to reconcile ideological predispositions to dismiss the fiction with the experience of actually reading and responding to that fiction.3 And it’s difficult for a conflation of Hemingway with his characters to stand the test of time when major canonical authors—from Faulkner and Ellison to García Márquez and Morrison—continue to rise so eloquently to his defense.

Asserting an important principle for all literary critics to heed, Morrison cautions against judging “the quality of a work based on the attitudes of an author or whatever representations are made of some group” and specifically states that it “would be irresponsible and unjustified to invest Hemingway with the thoughts of his characters.” This does not mean, of course, that Morrison advocates giving Hemingway, or any author, a free pass. Hers is merely a call for fair, informed, and intelligent criticism. After all, she makes the above statements while exploring how the Africanist presence influences the form and content of one of Hemingway’s novels. But in that critique, she is quick to point out that “there is no evidence I know of to persuade me that Hemingway shared [the racist views of one of his characters]. In point of fact, there is strong evidence to suggest the opposite”

Lamb, Robert Paul. Art Matters: Hemingway, Craft, and the Creation of the Modern Short Story (Southern Literary Studies) (pp. 9-11). LSU Press. Kindle Edition.

#toni morrison #hemingway #education #physically imposing #bullying #sexist #homophobic #racism

[byneddiedingo]

Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck in The Snows of Kilimanjaro (Henry King, 1952)

Cast: Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Hildegard Knef, Leo G. Carroll, Torin Thatcher, Ava Norring, Helene Stanley, Marcel Dalio, Vicente Gómez, Richard Allan. Screenplay: Casey Robinson, based on a story by Ernest Hemingway. Cinematography: Leon Shamroy. John DeCuir, Lyle R. Wheeler. Film editing: Barbara McLean. Music: Bernard Herrmann.

The film version of The Snows of Kilimanjaro is handsome and dull, just like its protagonist, Harry Street, who lies waiting for death on the plains below the mountain as his life flashes past his eyes. Harry is a writer who has spent his life doing all the things he thinks a writer should, which amounts to a men's magazine version of masculinity: hunting big game, going to bullfights and to war, and sleeping with beautiful women. The actor who plays Harry, Gregory Peck, is handsome, too. And if he's also a little dull it's because Peck is miscast: The part needs an actor with a lived-in face, someone like Humphrey Bogart, who was considered for the role. At 36, Peck was about ten years too young for the role. (The 52-year-old Bogart might have been a shade too old.) Still, Peck does what he can, and it's credible that women like Ava Gardner, Susan Hayward, and Hildegard Knef would have fallen hard for him. But the screenplay by Casey Robinson is a rambling muddle that turns Hemingway's spare prose into melodrama, partly by crafting Gardner's role out of nothing -- or borrowing hints of it from other Hemingway works like The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms. Henry King, one of those studio directors who were handed big projects because they wouldn't mess them up, brings no particular vision or style to the film. The handsomeness of the movie is mostly in its casting, and in the Oscar-nominated cinematography of Leon Shamroy. Bernard Herrmann's score helps, too.  

#The Snows of Kilimanjaro #Henry King #Ava Gardner #Gregory Peck

[leyendolibros]

GREGORY PECK’S READING LIST

A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES THAT MANY OF GREGORY PECK’S MOVIES WERE BASED ON (with the movie title after)*

The Keys of the Kingdom by A. J. Cronin (The Keys of the Kingdom) The House of Dr. Edwardes by Francis Beeding (Spellbound) The Valley of Decision by Marcia Davenport (The Valley of Decision) Duel in the Sun by Niven Busch (Duel in the Sun) The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (The Yearling) Gentleman's Agreement by Laura Z. Hobson (Gentleman’s Agreement) The Paradine Case by Robert Hichens (The Paradine Case) The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber by Ernest Hemingway (The Macomber Affair) Twelve O’Clock High by Beirne Lay Jr. and Sy Bartlett (Twelve O’Clock High) The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (The Great Sinner) The Happy Return, A Ship of the Line, Flying Colours by C.S. Forester (Captain Horatio Hornblower) Only the Valiant by Charles Marquis Warren (Only the Valiant) The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway (The Snows of Kilimanjaro) The World in His Arms by Rex Beach (The World in His Arms) The Purple Plain by H.E. Bates (The Purple Plain) The Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain (The Million Pound Note) Moby-Dick by Herman Melville (Moby Dick) The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson (The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit) Ambush in Blanco Canyon by Donald Bengtsson Hamilton (The Big Country) The Bravados by Frank O'Rourke (The Bravados) On the Beachby Nevil Shute (On the Beach) Pork Chop Hill: The American Fighting Man in Action by S.L.A. Marshall (Pork Chop Hill) Beloved Infidel by Sheilah Graham and Gerold Frank (Beloved Infidel) The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean (The Guns of Navarone) To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (To Kill A Mockingbird) The Executioners by John D. MacDonald (Cape Fear) Captain Newman, M.D. by Leo Rosten (Captain Newman, M.D.) Fallen Angel by Howard Fast (Mirage) The Stalking Moon by T.V. Olsen(The Stalking Moon) Mackenna's Gold by Will Henry (Mackenna's Gold) Marooned by Martin Caidin (Marooned) The Chairman by Jay Richard Kenned (The Chairman) An Exile by Madison Jones(I Walk The Line) The Lone Cowboy by Will James (Shoot Out) The Omen (A Franchise) by David Seltzer (and many others) (The Omen) Boarding Party by James Leasor (The Sea Wolves) The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican by J. P. Gallagher (The Scarlet and the Black) The Old Gringo by Carlos Fuentes (The Old Gringo) The Boys from Brazil by Ira Levin (The Boys from Brazil)

*I do not recommend nor condone most of the books on this list, simply because I've not read them and I'm unsure of the content. The only one I’ve read is To Kill a Mockingbird (which I do recommend). Please do not take this as my personal taste, or even that of Gregory Peck’s; these were merely the books his films were adapted from. 

#gregory peck #reading #literature #list #reading list #quotes #movies

[reylokisses]

Thank you for the tag, @oh-great-authoress! 🥰

Three ships:

Reylo

Spock x Uhura

Gingerrose

(It’s hard to pick just three!)

First ship:

Probably Ash x Misty and Jessie x James from Pokémon; I can’t remember having any other ships before them.

Unless you mean which ship I first read fanfiction for - in that case Puzzleshipping from Yugioh, and Spock x Uhura from the Star Trek reboot.

Last Song: Since You Been Gone by Rainbow

Last Movie: The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952)

I only had time to watch the first two minutes; I hope I’ll get the time to watch it all the way through in the next few weeks! 🤣

Currently reading: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan

Currently watching: American Horror Story Season 10

Currently writing: I’m thinking about writing a post describing what I loved about The Little Mermaid 2023

No pressure tags: @affidecrystal @welsharcher @l10ng1rl @reylo-of-light-blog @bellablueb @wingedtoaster @bensolothelastskywalker @afirewiel and anyone else who wants to do it ❤️

#tag games

[allthetorturedpoets]

ok i just need to share a little rant (positive) about what i did yesterday and today because i have no one to talk about what i'm reading or buying because all of my friends irl are off on vacation and busy this week!!

i'm currently reading the book jaws and i'm almost done :) 

and yesterday i had a day off from my job so i went to the cutest little secondhand bookstore! i bought a copy of the snows of kilimanjaro and other stories because i love to channel the legendary jess mariano (mr. “you know ernest only has lovely things to say about you” himself). and i also bought a copy of tender is the night because i've heard really good things about it <3 

and then! i walked to another bookstore that wasn’t secondhand but it was local and super cute and i bought johnny got his gun because my dad is a dalton trumbo lover and i'm curious about why he likes him sm.

and finally, i went to this really cramped record store but it was so nice and i found an al martino record in the $1 record bin so i got that because i adored him in the godfather <3

anyway that was my day yesterday and today i'm going to try to finish jaws if i have time

#talia talks #i'm definitely going to be doing lots of these little talks this summer but it's okay if no reads them because it's kinda like a diary! #no one* #talias summer 23 diary

[gktravel]

The Top 5 Most Beautiful and Interesting Places to Visit in Kenya

Kenya, a gem in East Africa, offers visitors a remarkable tour through a tapestry of the most stunning and alluring locations. Every place in Kenya, from the famous Maasai Mara vistas to the immaculate beaches of Diani, captures the abundant variety, cultural diversity, and natural beauties that make Kenya so alluring. This introduction invites travellers to go off on an enthralling journey where the great outdoors meets the vibrant local cultures. The yearly Great Migration takes place in Maasai Mara National Reserve, a veritable wildlife paradise with broad savannahs and grasslands peppered with acacia trees. Amboseli National Park is where the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro come to life, providing breathtaking vistas and a wealth of animals, including herds of stately elephants. Diani Beach, located on the southern coast of Kenya, entices tourists with its idyllic tropical environment overlooking the Indian Ocean. While the Samburu National Reserve entices with its pristine wildness and distinctive animals, offering a unique safari experience, the beaches of Lake Nakuru National Park turn into a home for flamingos, producing a dazzling pink display. The story begins as we travel through some of Kenya's most stunning and fascinating locations; conservation meets cultural history. Together, these locations depict Kenya as a captivating mosaic, beckoning visitors to immerse themselves in a place where the exceptional is commonplace. Here are some of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit in Kenya.

Maasai Mara National Reserve: A Wonderland for Animals: Situated in Kenya's southwest, the Maasai Mara National Reserve is an ideal destination for those who love animals. The reserve, well-known for its stunning vistas and profusion of fauna, is an essential component of the greater Serengeti ecosystem. The Great Migration, which sees millions of zebras and other animals saunter over the huge plains in search of better pastures, is a sight to behold for visitors to the Mara. The Maasai tribe lives in the Mara, which gives the safari experience a cultural twist. The reserve's varied habitats, which range from riverine forests to wide savannahs, provide an amazing setting for a full safari experience.

Amboseli National Park: Stunning Views of Mount Kilimanjaro Perched at the mountain's base, Amboseli National Park provides some of the most striking vistas of Africa's highest peak. Large herds of elephants traverse the park, their spectacular snow-capped mountain background providing a striking backdrop. There is unmatched animal watching for visitors, with chances to see lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Swamps make up the Amboseli environment, which provides a distinctive backdrop for animal photography. This amazing scenery is preserved in part by the Amboseli Elephant Research Project and the park's conservation initiatives.

Diani Beach: A Tropical Paradise in the Indian Ocean Located on Kenya's south coast, Diani Beach is a spotless expanse of white sand set against the Indian Ocean's turquoise seas. Diani Beach, which is well-known for its beauty and peace, provides the ideal balance of leisure and water sports. Indulge in kite surfing, scuba diving, and snorkelling in the pristine seas, or join a dhow trip to discover the allure of the shore. Resorts and eco-friendly hotels flank the beach, offering a tranquil haven with breathtaking sunsets and the chance to explore neighbouring sights like Shimba Hills National Reserve.

Flamingo Haven and Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru National Park: Located in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park is a small yet diversified animal sanctuary. Large flamingo flocks are known to congregate in the park along Lake Nakuru's shoreline, producing an enthralling pink-hued spectacle. In addition to being home to flamingos, the park is also an important location for the protection of black and white rhinoceros, two endangered species. Aside from the profusion of birds, game drives provide visitors with the chance to see lions, leopards, and giraffes up close against the picturesque background of the lake.

Samburu National Reserve: Unspoiled Nature and Unusual Animals: Samburu National Reserve, located in northern Kenya, entices visitors with its untamed scenery and unusual fauna. Some species that are uncommon elsewhere can be found in the reserve, including the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, and Grevy's zebra. A safari adventure in Samburu is farther off the beaten track and delivers a sense of unspoiled nature. Elephants and crocodiles are among the many species of animals that may be found in the reserve due to the Ewaso Ng'iro River. Engaging in cultural exchanges with the Samburu people, who are renowned for their colorful attire and intricate beading, enhances the safari experience. Kenya's most intriguing and stunning locations serve as a monument to the remarkable natural beauty and variety of the nation. Every place adds to Kenya's captivating story, from the flamingo sanctuary of Lake Nakuru to the famous views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, the pristine wildness of Samburu, and the animal wonders of Maasai Mara. Kenya vacation packages from Dubai provide a smooth and well-curated method to enjoy the finest of this East African treasure for those who are keen to set off on this enthralling adventure. These packages guarantee a thorough experience of Kenya's landscapes, wildlife, and cultural legacy, in addition to ensuring ease of travel arrangements. Travelers will experience a symphony of environment and culture as they explore the expansive savannahs, immaculate beaches, and wild forests. Not only does Kenya have breathtaking scenery, but its people, animals, and rich cultural diversity all contribute to the country's attractiveness. With Kenya holiday packages from Dubai, Kenya tour packages from Dubai, every minute is an occasion to experience the unusual, guaranteeing that the memories made in this alluring country will never fade and enticing travellers to return and uncover new sides of Kenya's ageless allure. Visit Best travel agency in Dubai for more information.

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The top 5 best national parks in Kenya

Kenya's national parks are a patchwork of natural beauties and incredible biodiversity, nestled in the heart of East Africa. Kenya's national parks are world-renowned for their various ecosystems, lush landscapes, and famous animals, and they serve as sanctuaries that capture the spirit of the African wilderness. From the wide savannahs to the craggy mountains, each park tells a different tale about this enthralling nation.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve, a jewel in the crown of wildlife safaris, is at the forefront, where the yearly migration of wildebeest captivates onlookers worldwide. Mount Kilimanjaro is visible from Amboseli National Park, providing a spectacular backdrop for interactions with elephants and other animals. Tsavo's split wildness, divided into East and West, features a diverse range of terrains, from broad plains to volcanic vistas. Samburu National Reserve, located along the Ewaso Ng'iro River, offers an unspoiled wilderness experience with diverse flora and animals. Finally, Aberdare National Park, with its highland refuge and beautiful woods, elevates the safari experience in Kenya. Together, these national parks tell the story of Kenya's conservation efforts, providing a riveting trip into the heart of the country.

 Here are the top 5 best national parks in Kenya.

1. Maasai Mara National Reserve: Wildlife Safari's Crowning Glory: The Maasai Mara National Reserve, located in southern Kenya, is known as one of Africa's best wildlife sites. Its vast savannahs are home to a rich range of species, including the famed Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinoceroses. The yearly migration of wildebeests and zebras across the Mara River is a natural sight that attracts people from all over the world. The Maasai Mara offers a cultural experience as well, since it is home to the Maasai people, who are noted for their distinct rituals and bright traditional costumes.

 2. Amboseli National Park: Majestic Kilimanjaro Views: Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya provides a unique blend of wildlife interactions and breathtaking vistas of Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. The topography of the park is dominated by large grasslands, acacia woods, and marshes, providing a diversified home for a variety of species. Amboseli is noted for its vast herds of elephants, which tourists may see against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peaks. The park also has a diverse bird population, making it a sanctuary for birdwatchers. Amboseli's eco-system and magnificent surroundings make it a must-see for environment lovers.

3. Tsavo East and West National Parks: A Dual Wilderness Experience: Tsavo National Park is one of Kenya's greatest animal protection areas, split by the Nairobi-Mombasa highway into Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Tsavo East is known for its huge open plains, which are home to a variety of species, including elephants, giraffes, and the elusive maneless lions. Tsavo West, on the other hand, has a more diversified landscape with volcanic cones, crystal-clear springs, and the spectacular Mzima Springs, where hippos and crocodiles may be seen underwater. Tsavo West is enhanced by the Shetani Lava Flow, a remnant of the park's volcanic past. These two parks, when combined, offer a full wilderness experience that showcases Kenya's natural beauty and biodiversity.

4.Samburu National Reserve: Untouched Wilderness and Endangered Wildlife: Samburu National Reserve, located along the Ewaso Ng'iro River in northern Kenya, is a hidden jewel famed for its pristine nature and distinctive species. The reserve is home to species found nowhere else in Kenya, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx. Elephants and crocodiles are among the creatures that frequent the Ewaso Ng'iro River. The diverse landscapes of Samburu, which include acacia woods, wide savannahs, and steep highlands, provide a magnificent background for wildlife watchers and photographers alike. The reserve's distant position adds to its pristine allure, providing a calm getaway into Kenya's bush.

5. Aberdare National Park: A Highland Sanctuary with Spectacular Flora and Fauna: Aberdare National Park, located in central Kenya, is a highland refuge that exhibits the country's different ecosystems. The verdant woodlands of the park are home to a variety of animals, including elephants, buffaloes, and the uncommon bongo antelope. Visitors may stay at the renowned Treetops Lodge, which overlooks a waterhole and offers a one-of-a-kind hotel experience among the treetops. Aberdare is particularly well-known for its pristine mountainous topography, picturesque waterfalls like Karuru Falls, and the lovely Kinangop Plateau. Because of the park's height, it has a cold temperature, making it a refreshing escape for visitors looking for a unique and elevated safari experience.

 Kenya's national parks are evidence of the country's dedication to protecting its rich natural heritage and highlighting the magnificent diversity of its landscapes and animals. From the world-renowned Maasai Mara, where the yearly migration unfolds, to the highland refuge of Aberdare, each park contributes to Kenya's reputation as a leading safari destination. The spectacular vistas of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli, the distinctive flora and wildlife of Samburu, and the twin wildness of Tsavo add to the safari experience, creating a kaleidoscope of memories for each visitor. Kenya holiday packages from Dubai provide a great entrance to the marvels of East Africa for anyone looking to begin this wonderful adventure. These packages not only provide a smooth travel experience but also allow every visitor to immerse themselves in the unmatched splendor of Kenya's national parks. Kenya's national parks lure travelers from across the world, offering a unique safari experience in the heart of this East African jewel, whether gazing at iconic animals or photographing the breathtaking scenery. Book the Kenya tour packages from Dubai with us. For more detailed information visit best tourism company in Dubai.

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[smokeylonesomee]

I'd like to destroy you a few times in bed.

- Ernest Hemingway, The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories

[keywestlou]

HEE HAW AND HARRY TRUMAN

HEE HAW AND HARRY TRUMAN - https://keywestlou.com/hee-haw-and-harry-truman-3/Originally posted July 2019   The simplicity of it all. I am not computer literate. Nor mechanically inclined. A generational thing. I had computer problems yesterday. My mouse was not working properly. Off and on. Mostly off. I operate with a big screen attached to my lap top. Easier to see in my old age. Telephoned computer guru Tim Reynolds this morning. He now lives in the Tampa area. Change the battery, he said. I did. It works. I did not know the mouse operated on a battery. Oh, well. Now to today. Another Harry Truman story. One not well known. Like the shot of Old Grand I wrote about recently. This one involves Truman and a donkey. It also involves things that could happen to a President in Truman’s days, but would not today. For credibility purposes, be advised that this story is one told by Truman’s grandson Clifton Truman Daniel. Truman was on one of his Key  West trips. He liked to swim. Tried to every day. Generally in the late afternoon. Prior to his nap. In those days, there was no natural beach near the Little White House. To accommodate the President, Navy engineers had sand trucked in. A small beach was made. A little cabana constructed, also. A place where Truman could change into his trunks. One morning, Truman walked out with his trunks and towel over his arm. Threw open the door to the cabana and got the shock of his life. Standing in the Presidential changing room was a donkey. Adding insult to injury, the donkey was braying at Truman. A further insult. The donkey had answered the call of nature so the atmosphere in the cabana was less than pleasing. Truman stood stunned for a few seconds, then burst out laughing. Recall he had grown up a farmer so he did not feel threatened. The base commander was not amused. He initiated a search for those responsible. Turned out to be a couple of reporters who had gotten a little tipsy in town the night before. Came upon the donkey. Bought it. Smuggled it onto the base in the back of a taxi. Never could happen today. Presidential security back then not as it is today. Secret Service and Navy personnel would have ascertained what the reporters were up to at the gate Most certainly before arriving at the cabana. Truman was the President. Certain safety measures were taken. The donkey was x-rayed, given the once over by bomb sniffing dogs, and then sent to an underground holding facility in the Rockies. No one remains today who knows what happened to the donkey afterwards. Truman’s reaction to the prank says a lot about him and Key West. They were ideally suited to each other. Unpretentious and possessed with a sense of humor. Key West ws the one and only place grandson Clifton reported where “Grandpa could be himself, let his hair down, wear a loud Hawaiian shirt or even grow a beard (which he started but but never finished).” He had “found the perfect haven from the pressures and posturing of a hectic world.” Tuesday Talk with Key West Lou last night. Precisely in the middle of the Democratic debate. I caught the beginning and the end. My favorite tale concerned Ernest Hemingway and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Hemingway wrote a short story The Snows of Kilimanjaro which won him a Pulitzer Prize. Though familiar with Africa from prior visits, he had neither seen nor climbed Kilimanjaro. His second African trip interesting though almost a disaster. It was 1952. Travel sometimes by local plane. A 4 seater or the like. Hemingway and his wife were on such a flight. The plane crashed. Hemingway suffered some burns and cracked ribs. Never one to sit, he opted to take another plane the next day. This one exploded on take off. Hemingway hurt big time. His wife was able to get out of the burning plane through a window. Hemingway was not. He butted his head against the door and it opened and he was out. His injuries significant, however. A fractured skull, severe burns, a dislocated shoulder, 2 cracked discs, a ruptured liver, and ruptures to both kidneys. A tough guy. Lived to hunt, fish, and write another day. Watched what I could of the debate last night. Better than the first. Excellent questions. Little if any gotcha moments attempted. They all looked good in varying degrees. I suspect only Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will survive last night’s group. Tonight the balance of the debate. Interested in how Joe Biden will come over. On this day in 1975, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared. Never seen again. Many suspect he is buried beneath the concrete of a New Jersey highway. Several months later, Key West Fire Chief Bum Farto disappeared. He had been convicted of narcotic dealing and was awaiting sentencing. Farto’s disappearance a Key West “happening” to this date. A money maker for some. Tee shirts for sale bearing…..Where are you Bum Farto? Trump will go down as the worst President in history. Unquestionably. He does little if anything correctly. He has us in a tariff war with China. One that never should have been. I recall his words during the campaign: “I know tariff wars!…..Tariff Wars are good!…..I win tariff wars!” He has done a masterful job with China. As with Iran, he is in one that he does not know how to get out. The Chinese outfox him at every turn. They refuse to submit to his bullying. U.S. representatives have been meeting in Shanghai for 2 days. Talks over. No resolution. Further talks scheduled for September. Before the meeting had concluded, Trump announced the talks were going well, there would be an agreement. The agreement could only come if it was one Trump wanted and he was confident it would be his way. The talks failed. Trump now says such the worst outcome for China. China should stop stalling. Claims China started the trade war. The President is an ass. He knows not what he does. China is an equal to the U.S. in every regard. Militarily, financially, etc. China is also the U.S.’s bank. We owe China $1.3 trillion. Borrow from China on a frequent basis. Never pay back. What happens if China really gets pissed and cuts off the loans? Even worse, suppose China starts dumping its U.S. Treasuries on the market? An economic crisis without proportion. U. S. would go bust. Then most of the world. A bad situation. China will not give in. Not the Asian way. No one wins a trade war. China will go to a starvation diet and drinking water out of the streets before it succumbs. China will break the U.S.’s back as its is being broken. Enjoy your day!

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[gwwwt]

Why AshEiji blows my mind

Asheiji is crazy, bc they know that they’re hurting each other by staying together-- Ash risks pulling Eiji into danger just by association, and Eiji risking his own life as well as Ash’s by proxy. But at the same time, by staying together they’re healing each other.

It’s like there’s no real answer for the two of them.

Even if Ash got out of the danger aspect, no doubt people would still be after him. And it’s purely bc some people find him fascinating-- in the anime, he’s constantly compared to the lynx, peacock, leopard, etc. In ‘The Snows of Kilimanjaro’ (ep.13), they foreshadow Ash’s death with the story of the leopard climbing the mountain and dying at the top. No one knows why it kept climbing. It’s like Ash’s desire for freedom is kind of crazy, but it’s so much that no one can seem to be able to tame him. And it’s precisely this aspect of his character (plus his beauty, intelligence, etc.) that keeps people chasing after him, and also gets himself in danger bc he can’t just say no to a fight.

Honestly, the more I look into this, Ash’s death just seemed inevitable. Like, Ash just can’t stop being himself, and by the end of the anime he was already in too deep. The only thing that ‘tamed’ him, (i.e. made him drop his desire for vengeance and the Banana Fish case) was Eiji. And it was simply bc Eiji gave him that freedom, freely. I think that’s why so many other people were fascinated by how Ash acted around Eiji and took advantage of that, bc they wanted in on whatever Eiji was doing to Ash and tame/kill him too. As much as Eiji helped him, he was sadly just as much of a weak spot.

And as I’m typing this, it’s all just so crazy how the original author was able two write these characters. It’s like, there’s just no real answer or solution for any of them, it was just what is. I can’t imagine what Eiji might have felt, consciously or subconsciously knowing he could be the reason Ash gets killed, but still choosing to stay with Ash bc he also knew how much the other needed his help. Literally making him have to decide ‘between a rock and a hard place’!

Idk man, that’s my rant, over. I can’t believe I’ve been pushing off this series since it first aired, what have I been doing??

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[tcm]

Overlooked Bernard Herrmann Scores By Jessica Pickens

His name is synonymous with staccato violin notes that remind audiences of knife stabbing and have made many reluctant to take a shower. Composer Bernard Herrmann is the master behind iconic scores for films like THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER (’41) and PSYCHO (’60). The Academy Award-winning composer scored the two films that are often argued to be the best of all-time: CITIZEN KANE (’41) and VERTIGO (’58). His work continues to be reused in pop culture, from his whistling TWISTED NERVE (’68) theme used in Quentin Tarantino’s KILL BILL: VOLUME 1 (2003) to Lady Gaga using part of VERTIGO’s prelude in her “Born This Way” music video.

Known best for his collaborations with directors Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles, other works of Herrmann’s often go overlooked. Below are a few of his scores that are less often discussed.

JANE EYRE (’43)

In this adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s novel, Jane Eyre (Joan Fontaine), who is hired by the wealthy Edward Rochester (Orson Welles), works as the governess for Rochester’s daughter which leads to her discovering secrets in the house. “On a project like ‘Jane Eyre,’ I didn’t need to see the film beforehand. One just remembers the book,” Herrmann said in a 1975 interview, discussing this film’s score.

JANE EYRE was Herrmann’s first project with 20th Century-Fox, which started a 19-year partnership with the studio and a long friendship with composer and Fox music director Alfred Newman. Fox studio head Darryl F. Zanuck initially sought composer Igor Stravinsky to score the film, but negotiations fell through. Producer David O. Selznick and Welles were the driving force behind hiring Herrmann for the project, according to Herrmann’s biographer Steven Smith.

Herrmann’s score has a dark, gothic feel that matches the theme of the novel. New York Herald Tribune composer critic Paul Bowles described the score as “gothic extravagance and poetic morbidities. It contains some of the most carefully wrought effects to be found in recent film scores,” Bowles wrote. According to Smith, Herrmann called it his first “screen opera.” The score foreshadowed work on another Brontë project — his “Wuthering Heights” opera that didn’t see a full theatrical performance until 2011.

ON DANGEROUS GROUND (‘51)

Directed by Nicholas Ray, an adaptation of Gerald Butler’s book Mad with Much Heart. The film follows a rough city police officer, Jim Wilson (Robert Ryan). After Jim is too violent with a suspect, he is sent to a rural area as punishment. His job is to help with a manhunt for the murderer of a child. A blind woman, Mary Malden (Ida Lupino) is the sister of the murderer, and she tries to convince Jim to protect her brother.

ON DANGEROUS GROUND is one of Herrmann’s few film noir scores. Film noir expert and host of TCM’s Noir Alley Eddie Muller said, "Herrmann's score is one of the most distinctive crime scores of the era." In a June 2019 introduction of the film, Muller noted “Herrmann’s score is unlike any other music written for film noir. A dramatic clash of brass, strings and percussion that goes a long way to unify the film’s unusual — almost schizophrenia — structure.”

Herrmann admired Ray’s storytelling and engineered a creative score that illustrated good and evil. For Lupino’s character, Herrmann used the viola soloist Virginia Majewski, who Herrmann advocated to have on-screen credit. Herrmann also had the rare freedom to compose, orchestra and conduct the entire score. The most notable cue is “The Death Hunt,” that has a driving, frantic tempo and can be compared to his later NORTH BY NORTHWEST (’59) score. Muller noted that to make sure “The Death Hunt” cue was effective, Herrmann fought to have the sound mix corrected during the scene so that the barking dogs wouldn’t drown out his score.

THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO (1952)

Based on an Ernest Hemingway short story, Gregory Peck plays Harry, a novelist who uses his earnings to travel. While on safari in Africa, Harry suffers an injury that results in a deadly infection. As he lies dying, he thinks back on his life and past romances, and his safari companion Helen, played by Susan Hayward, nurses Harry through his illness.

While some of Herrmann’s most famous scores drive thrillers and adventures, scores like THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO show he can create beautiful, gentle and charming tunes. His cues are dreamy and wistful, matching the mental state of the ill Harry, whose mind travels to the past while on his death bed. Herrmann’s cue entitled, “The Memory Waltz,” is particularly dreamy. Herrmann said he tried to create music of “a highly nostalgic nature” as a man dies and deals with his “emotional past.”

On the film’s release, New York Times film critic Bosley Crowther praised Herrmann’s score. “For it is Mr. Herrmann’s music, singing sadly and hauntingly, that helps one sense the pathos of dead romances and a wasted career. A saxophone and a piano in a Paris studio, an accordion on an old Left Bank bar and an arrogant guitarist in a Spanish café—these are also actors in the film. Perhaps they come closer to stating what Hemingway had to say.”

MARNIE (1964)

Marnie (Tippi Hedren) is a thief who suffers from psychological trauma of her past, which comes to a head after she marries a widower (Sean Connery) from a wealthy Philadelphia family who does not readily accept her. MARNIE was the end of an era. It marked the last of seven films that Herrmann collaborated on with director Alfred Hitchcock on, beginning with THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (’55).

Much had changed for both Herrmann and Hitchcock by 1964, including how they were both viewed by Hollywood executives. Herrmann and Hitchcock were being pressured to be more “hip” for 1960s audiences. The studio even urged Hitchcock not to hire “old-fashioned” Herrmann. But if Hitchcock did hire Herrmann, they encouraged him to also have a title pop song, according to Smith. The film was a box-office failure — Hitchcock’s first failure in many years. Today, the film is now appreciated by audiences, but Herrmann’s score still is often overlooked when compared to other Hitchcock titles.

The main title of MARNIE features blaring horns, which sound haphazard against more melodic violins — illustrating the mix of trauma and beauty. A notable cue is “The Foxhunt,” which begins with a jaunty, almost cheerful, tune filled with horns and violins. But the cue turns more haphazard and frantic as it continues. While this was Herrmann’s last completed score for Hitchcock, Herrmann started work on TORN CURTAIN (’66) but was replaced due to artistic differences.

IT’S ALIVE (’74)

The Davies family (Sharon Farrell and John P. Ryan) are expecting their second child. But when their baby is born, he is a monster who kills anyone in his path. The 1970s marked a new era for Bernard Herrmann. He began working with younger filmmakers who appreciated his work of the past. These included Martin Scorsese and Brian De Palma. One of these collaborations spawned a friendship with director of IT’S ALIVE, Larry Cohen, who cited Herrmann as a major influence in his career up until his death in 2019.

Herrmann enjoyed the experience with his film because he enjoyed working with Cohen. To add to the eerie, creepy vibe of the film, Herrmann incorporated a Moog synthesizer into the score. He also uses a viola for a mournful note, according to Smith. Herrmann also had fun naming his cues, such as “The Milkman Goeth” when the baby kills the milkman.

Herrmann was set to work with Cohen again for the film GOD TOLD ME TO (’76), but Herrmann died in 1975 before he could begin.

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