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  • Jacaranda Propaganda: Ten Pictures That Show How Beautiful Nairobi Is In October

    Feast your eyes.

    Written By:

    Lordbanks

    Last Updated

    For some reason, Jacaranda trees are practically ubiquitous in Nairobi. They are everywhere!

    1. In people’s backyards.

    2. In Parklands.

    3. On the way to the office.

    https://instagram.com/p/9BJCcdg0MV/

    4. Inside the office buildings.

    Because, why not?

    5. In the National museum

    6. In the park. Of course.

    https://instagram.com/p/9yRvJWgaHV/

    7. Jacaranda petals on the sidewalk are the perfect summation of life.

    8. And are the perfect backdrop for memorable selfies.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/98G-nhAAz-/

    9. It probably doesn’t get any better than this.

    https://twitter.com/disastrpassport/status/657496393146310656
    Purple harmony for the win.

    10. Here’s the tweet that started it all.

    Thank you, Nanjala. If you visit Nairobi in October when the Jacaranda trees are in bloom, you will never want to leave. That is a promise. Wanna bet?

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