UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 2 Feb 2009 | Views [502]
Hi all, so I have been home from Mombasa now for just over two weeks and I thought it was time to write my final journal having had time to reflect on my experiences. The overall experience was very rewarding and is something I do plan to repeat in ... Read more >
KENYA | Tuesday, 20 Jan 2009 | Views [716] | Comments [1]
hi again, this will be my last update from Mombasa. I am now staying at the Voyager hotel, but the speed of the internet is no better here so photo uploads will have to wait until I get back to the uk at the weekend. So a quick update as to what has ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 15 Jan 2009 | Views [562] | Comments [3]
Hi all, so today will be my last day at the "coalface" as my good friend Martin in Namibia would describe it, sorry mate but coming all this way I want to experience a safari as well. So tomorrow I move to a hotel on the coast and then on ... Read more >
KENYA | Monday, 12 Jan 2009 | Views [420] | Comments [6]
Hi all, have tried to upload some photos again today but the PC's at the internet cafe's are so slow it takes for ever. I have managed ti load one but this took about 30 minutes , I am hoping when I get to a hotel at the weekend that the equipment ... Read more >
KENYA | Monday, 12 Jan 2009 | Photo Gallery
Orphanage and school
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UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 9 Jan 2009 | Views [358] | Comments [1]
A lot has happened over the last few days. I have moved into the other guest room, which is larger and therefore more comfortable, and also means I am sleeping much better. I finally got down to painting the class rooms on Tuesday, however this work ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 7 Jan 2009 | Views [436] | Comments [1]
Most of the orphan children have returned, and other children arrive for school along with the teachers who work at Joy World. There are countless knocks on the door for Caroline to meet and discuss with parents. I am quickly realising how well respected ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 7 Jan 2009 | Views [407]
Not a great nights sleep in unfamiliar surroundings. Caroline who lives in the guest house as well has prepared me a Kenyan English breakfast of sausages and egg, very nice. Caroline explained I was the omly volunteer staying at present ....note for ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 7 Jan 2009 | Views [414]
Apologies toall for the delay in updating this blog but it has been much harder to find an internet cafe than I had imagined! Apologies also for spelling and grammar errors but I am going to bash this out while I have the chance!! Saturday 3 January.... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 31 Dec 2008 | Views [545] | Comments [7]
The last week or so has been very hectic making sure I was as prepared as I could be for my trip. With Christmas and New Year it has not been the easiest time to prepare yourself for visiting somewhere you have never been before, and stress levels ... Read more >
