I tried to come to Kenya with the most open mind possible. I wanted to experience all parts of this beautiful country, and I didn’t want my sheltered American biases to get in the way. Up to this point I think I’ve done a fairly good job of jumping right in. I came to Africa without a single beauty product.
Read moreYesterday we did an amazing 3 ½ hour trek into the rainforest. Now, before you start thinking that every day I get to have some fabulous experience here in Africa, let me assure you that I spent the last two days bed ridden by some awful stomach bug. I literally slept for 24 hours straight, and at times I was
Read moreYesterday was my favorite day I’ve spent in Africa so far. Reading under the big tree was such a sweet experience. Since we read while the older kids were in school we had an average age group of about 3 years old. They had no idea what the books were talking about, but they loved to turn the pages, look
Read moreProbably my favorite day so far in Shimoni. We got to read to the children of the village who are too young to attend school. We brought books and blankets and sat under a large Bilbao tree. The children came running from all around. It was wonderful to see their excitement over books. This young girl with the flowers on
Read moreHi all! We’ve been witihout electricity for a lot of the this first week, so not many updates from me. I am writing blogs frequently on my phone, however, and I’ll publich them as soon as I get power. I am doing well. Loving my time and experience here. The people of Shimoni are so lovely, I’m learning a ton about
Read moreWhen I first stepped out into the city of Mombasa I felt a great sense of dread and overwhelming anxiety. Mombasa is a small island, but literally has about 4 times as many people as the entire state of Idaho. It has a constant buzz about it where it never seems like people never stop moving, and things never quiet
Read moreI’m so impressed with the staff and all the people I’ve met that I’ll be working with! I’m off to base, in Shimoni (southern coast of Kenya) Will be without Internet for a few days probably. Love to you all!
Read moreI made it to the hotel which is amazingly beautiful. I just finished anamazing dinner with three other volunteers I’ve found who I will be teaching with. We are quite the diverse group so far. Two from the States, one from Sweeden and one from London. Excited to meet the others tomorrow and head out to the island. Definitely enjoyed
Read moreI had a fifteen hour plane ride from DC to Ethiopia, in which I was the lucky girl who was seated in a spot with a broken TV and a broken light. When we finally arrived in Ethiopia the entire plane was nervous because we were over a hour late, and we had connectors to catch. I tried to comfort
Read moreAnd so begins my journey! Although not quite like I expected it to start. Instead of being filled with joy and anticipation, I found myself crumpled up on my stairs, sobbing when it came time to leave. I’ve only left Evan once before (3 days for a work conference) and I’ve never been away from my sweet Lulu for more
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Chop Wood, Carry Water 