BURUNDI | Sunday, 6 Dec 2009 | Views [331]
hey there! So after I (luckily) saved that last story, the power went out in the entire city and I was unable to get back online. Now it seems to be working, so I just thought I would continue with some random things from my journey... Bujumbura and ... Read more >
RWANDA | Sunday, 6 Dec 2009 | Views [301]
Hey there! I know it has been a long time since I updated this thing, but I have been enjoying being "off the radar" as much as possible. Heres a little update as to what I have been doing! I believe I left off in Jinja, where I had a great ... Read more >
UGANDA | Friday, 13 Nov 2009 | Views [690] | Comments [2]
Hey there! I want to say thank you to Mrs. Zaino for the comments on my last few stories! Thanks so much they were really nice. I miss you guys a lot and I can't wait to see you soon! I have spoken to Sarah a few times, and glad she is having such a ... Read more >
UGANDA | Tuesday, 10 Nov 2009 | Views [384] | Comments [2]
So I did end up going to the Kakamega forest, and it was quite nice. I saw many monkeys and just walking through the forest was really pretty, although still expensive! Then I wanted to go straight to Uganda through Malaba border, but I only had 200 ... Read more >
KENYA | Friday, 6 Nov 2009 | Views [275]
So I got up early today and took the matatu from Nakuru to Naivasha Kenya looking forward to seeing the Hells Gate National Park. After walking around a bit and finding the entrance, the admission fee is 25 USD per day, plus 500 KSH (8USD) to camp and ... Read more >
KENYA | Friday, 6 Nov 2009 | Views [378]
So after getting the visa for Kenya I headed with my new hustler friend to change money (73 KSH for 1USD, 5.5KSH for 1 Birr) and find the truck which will take me into Kenya. Paid 2000 KSH (about 29 USD) to sit in the cabin of the truck from Moyale to ... Read more >
ETHIOPIA | Friday, 6 Nov 2009 | Views [415]
Oh my gosh. Where do I start this story? So I have no realized that posting everything I have done in a day makes no sense, plus it would take me weeks to put it all online, so I will try to hit the basics of what has been going on. Especially because ... Read more >
ETHIOPIA | Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009 | Views [428] | Comments [3]
Hey ok so I was planning on writing from where I left off, as there are many things that happened from Gondar to now such as the AMAZING Simien Mountains trek. But something great has happened! As I was wasting the day on the internet and walking around ... Read more >
ETHIOPIA | Monday, 26 Oct 2009 | Views [1222] | Comments [2]
After parting (for now) with our new Belgian friends, we got up at 6am after a great night sleep in a roach infested room. At least the bathrooms were clean! The first thing I saw waking up was a giant roach next to Dani's head, on the inside of the ... Read more >
ETHIOPIA | Monday, 26 Oct 2009 | Views [525]
Had some trouble sleeping at night, I woke up several times. Guess I was nervous about the ride, and I really hope the jeep will show up! I will feel stupid getting caught in a scam this early in my trip (ooh just wait it will come soon enough!) Finally ... Read more >
ETHIOPIA | Monday, 26 Oct 2009 | Views [341] | Comments [1]
Where should I even start this story? I think it will take me the next 2 days to fill in the last week since I have seen a computer, but lets do this daily eh? So...after I updated last Dani and I went to eat dinner and withdraw money from the bank.... Read more >
ETHIOPIA | Thursday, 15 Oct 2009 | Views [332]
Hey there! Wasnt planning on going on the internet today, but my friend Dani needed the internet so we came here. And what else to do than update this? The internet here is half the money as the other place...about 75 cents an hour! REally nice, and ... Read more >
ETHIOPIA | Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009 | Views [350] | Comments [1]
Ok wow...where do I start? Leaving Israel was one of the hardest things I have had to do since I got there for the army. Saying goodbye to friends was difficult, and to my Great Aunt (emphasis on the Great) Tante Perel. What she has done for me the ... Read more >
ISRAEL | Monday, 12 Oct 2009 | Views [294]
I spoke with Dani's mother this morning. Dani is feeling much better and is on her way to Ethiopia! Were meeting at the taitu hotel, whenever she gets there. In the meantime there is a bunch I can do around the city! Countdown to Ethiopia: 1 day!
ISRAEL | Monday, 12 Oct 2009 | Views [368] | Comments [2]
I spoke with Dani for a minute after she saw the doctor. Turns out she has malaria. She got some pills that she has to take, but I am not sure if she will be able to make the trip to Ethiopia. Either way I hope to meet up with her later. I picked up ... Read more >
ISRAEL | Sunday, 11 Oct 2009 | Views [250]
Just got off the phone with Dani. I am supposed to meet her in Ethiopia then travel through Kenya to meet Roni in Uganda to volunteer at the orphanage there. Sounds like she (Dani) is really sick. 102.5 F fever and rising. Not sure what she has yet, ... Read more >
ISRAEL | Sunday, 11 Oct 2009 | Views [426] | Comments [5]
My Mom was here in Israel for the last month and she just went back to America! It was sad to see her go...it is every time. Also my brother went back to the army this morning and I dont know when I will see him again! Mom took a bunch of my stuff back ... Read more >
