BOTSWANA | Monday, 3 Mar 2014 | Views [371]
When I proudly mentioned to Kopo that I was on my way to meet with a traditional healer, she was shocked and informed me I shouldn't tell people that's what I was going to do. As if it's a dirty, little secret she shares with me the taboo surrounding ... Read more >
SOUTH AFRICA | Sunday, 2 Mar 2014 | Views [296]
The day was spent at the Game reserve on the South African side of the fence. Wow, how lovely, dangerous, and exciting the wildlife is. Tendai from Maroon Tours picked me up around 10:30am, entertained me with his life's story and the entire day was ... Read more >
BOTSWANA | Saturday, 1 Mar 2014 | Views [365]
I woke up to the sound of rain drops and what I thought were pigeons but instead were monkeys. Rain, rain, rain! I definitely didn't want it to go away. After I ate the breakfast Ma Margaret prepared for me, I headed out for a walk. I had intended it ... Read more >
BOTSWANA | Friday, 28 Feb 2014 | Views [402]
I spent the day on a city tour with Tendai from Maroon Tour Company (recommended by Doc). He took me around all aspects of the city, providing history and discussing social dilemmas. Sadly, we visited a part of the city which was highly disappointing ... Read more >
BOTSWANA | Thursday, 27 Feb 2014 | Views [412]
Ahhhhh, Haiti!!! Oh wait, I'm still in Gaborone! So today was a very laid back day. Once again, waking up at 3am, unable to go back to sleep, I sat around surfing the net and pretty much being mindless, waiting for doc to come take me with her on her ... Read more >
BOTSWANA | Wednesday, 26 Feb 2014 | Views [358]
Wednesday was a very productive day!!! I was checked out of the Mondior by 8:30am, ready for Doc to come to pick me up around. She had supervision with a student at 9am so I wandered around the campus people watching. My summation of UB is that it's ... Read more >
BOTSWANA | Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014 | Views [644]
Dr. M. really put some thought into making this opportunity thorough for me. Along with the following proposed itinerary there's hopes of visiting the diamond mine and police station. Much to my surprise, Dr. M. enlightened me about how different the ... Read more >
BOTSWANA | Monday, 24 Feb 2014 | Views [562]
When I woke up around 4:30am on Friday Feb 21, 2014 in Glendale, I was stricken with anxiety/panic over the fact that I'd be taken off to Africa for 3 weeks. I began hyperventilating as the shuttle rang they were there to pick me up. As much as I was ... Read more >
USA | Sunday, 9 Feb 2014 | Views [267]
With heavy hearts we say farewell to yet another family member. This morning our beloved Marie Luz has transitioned on. Despite this sad occasion we rejoice that our families will be coming together to put her to rest. See you all soon.
USA | Saturday, 8 Feb 2014 | Views [260]
Finally trying to organize my thoughts, work on preparation for travels while trying to get school and work stuff done.
