You may have read my urgent appeal for donations almost two weeks ago for my first micro-lending project. I am so thankful for the positive responses, and the $150 that has been donated since. So now, I’m excited to share more details on the project and where it’s at as of today. The Project: Sole […]
Montage Monday: Monkey Business in Diani
I just got back from a nice little holiday at Diani beach, just south of Mombasa, Kenya. I went with three other volunteers from Watoto Wa Baraka, and we had a great time. Diani is known for it’s fancy resorts and German tourists. The only real budget option is a place called Stilts (across from […]
A trip (or two) to Italy’s Hospitals
The interesting thing about travel is you never know what places you might discover: a delicious hole-in-the-wall restaurant, a unique little artisan’s shop, or even, the local hospitals.
Kenya’s Wildlife: Not Just the Big Five
Back in 2008 during my first visit to Kenya, I went on safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. It was one of my favorite trips. I saw the Big Five, experienced the annual wildebeest migration, and captured special moments on camera. Now that I have returned to Kenya, my wildlife experience has been a […]
Attending a Kenyan Engagement Party
Note: Fridah is a former staff member for the organization I have been currently volunteering for. To read more about how we met, click here. The long awaited day was here: Fridah’s Engagement Party.
Watoto Wa Baraka Children: A Photo Essay
I have wrapped up my stay at Watoto Wa Baraka (WWB) orphanage here in Kenya. I wrote about my anxiety going into my second stay here, and I still don’t know that I’ve formed a conclusion on the second time around: it was definitely different. I have a few more posts about my time at […]