I woke up with a cold again. I thought I had shrugged it off about a week earlier, but it was back. I took some cold medicine and slowly got dressed. The temperature was perfect outside, and I was still hoping to finish in under five hours. Yes, I’m a turtle- slow and steady.
When In Rome… Visit the Colosseum
I got up early to meet my mom at the airport. Neither of us having a phone, we decided to meet at arrivals. And if we didn’t find each other we would meet at the Alitalia check-in desk. I got to the airport about 10 minutes after her flight was due in, to find out […]
When In Rome… An Introduction
After spending a night in Perugia, I took the train to Rome. Since my mom wasn’t due in until the following day, I was staying in a hostel my first night. I dropped off my stuff and headed out to the Marathon Village to pick up my race packet.
Montage Monday: Lake Kivu, Rwanda
Knowing that I had to spend a week in Kigali, I needed to take a day trip or two to pass the time. The Rwandan tourism office ORTPN recommended I go to Kibuye, a town on the shores of Lake Kivu. Less touristed than it’s northern counterpart Gisenyi, I can’t say that there was much […]
Second Time Around: The Verdict Is In
Note: If you found this blog by searching for a volunteer project in Kenya, do not go to Watoto Wa Baraka, or Blessed Children, or Nyumbani Kwetu. He keeps changing the name now but it sits north of Thika in the villages of Mithini and Makuyu. The director steals money from the project and staff […]
Picture This: Florence
Florence, Lucca, and Pisa are now posted in my Italy Gallery. Below is my Florence photos. Enjoy! [imagebrowser=13] Did you miss my posts on Florence? Catch up here! When In Florence, Be a Tourist I Duomo About You, But I Love Florence