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Kenya

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Final Hours in Kenya

Saturday, 13 Nov 2010 | Views [411]

60 days, 9 books, 2 illnesses, 1 mystery rash on the face, 4 bunk beds, and a myriad of smiles, laughs and tears. It is time to leave Kenya. Since last I wrote I was able to obtain a partial refund from the Fadhili Community. The group does not usually ... Read more >


Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November

Friday, 5 Nov 2010 | Views [573] | Comments [2]

Hey All, Today is Guy Fawkes day and I have let you all down by not updating in over a week! Yesterday, I took the day off and hung low after a dodgy meal of goat meat. :-/ It's amazing how much a day of relaxation can be good for the mind and body.... Read more >


Jina langu ni Kris. Mimi ni Mmarekani.

Monday, 25 Oct 2010 | Views [575] | Comments [2]

Greetings all, I cannot believe it has been a week since I last updated. As to my health, I am happy to update that other than a lingering cough, I am feeling nearly back to my old self. I have gotten the impression that people at home and around ... Read more >


Malaria, or NOT Malaria

Monday, 18 Oct 2010 | Views [529]

Dear Friends and Family, *PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE PASSAGE* Two days ago I started feeling crummy and figured I had another cold. However I was up at 2:30am this morning couching up a fit with a head ache. I took a hot shower (my second since arriving ... Read more >


Unity WEEP Center, Kibera

Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010 | Views [973]

You build a small wall in your heart, a barrier, to keep you from becoming emotionally overwhelmed. The wall protects you from the dark stormy waters of other people's reality. The cruelty, the helplessness, the poverty, and the sorrow. Yesterday, ... Read more >


Leaving Kitengela

Sunday, 10 Oct 2010 | Views [862]

Hey All, The rest of my safari trip was amazing and the trip to the coast of Kenya was fantabulous! Though I felt a little guilty taking a mini vacation so early in my trip, I was able to relax and enjoy the company of wonderful people. I found ... Read more >


On Safari

Sunday, 3 Oct 2010 | Views [436]

Firstly, I apologize for taking so long to update. On Thursday I sat down to write a nice long post and the power went out. Because I am in a rush for time I will give you the nitty gritty on what's going on. - Last week was my last week teaching school.... Read more >


A Britt, a Chilean, a Kenyan and an American walk into a bar...

Saturday, 25 Sep 2010 | Views [543]

I realize this post is insanely long. I feel the need to write in detail so that those at home and around the US who have supported me emotionally and financially, can fully understand my experiences here. Last night was crazy. We were supposed ... Read more >


Teaching

Thursday, 23 Sep 2010 | Views [478] | Comments [1]

After waiting for some action, I finally got some- Volunteer action that is! On Monday I walked to the Noonkopir Township Primary School (a 25 min walk from where I am staying). There I met the headmaster, Jackson Kaasha. He and another teacher Margret, ... Read more >


Outreach Weekend

Sunday, 19 Sep 2010 | Views [737] | Comments [1]

Well well well, where were we... last I updated I was about to head off for two days of outreach. Here are the details: When leaving Nairobi on Friday morning I got an amazing view of the Rift Valley. There were signs boasting, "best ... Read more >


Kenya Day 1

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2010 | Views [466] | Comments [3]

Dearest Friends and Family, Jambo! My flight arrived at 8am this morning and I am officially living in Kenya! Getting a visa and going through customs was a breeze and I quickly found Oliver who works with the IVHQ. Myself and another volunteer from ... Read more >

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