I haven’t blogged in a month and a half… by far the longest I have been silent on this blog in the past 3-1/2 years. I meant to blog about my drive across the country (and all of the beautiful places I saw) and then settling into Portland and all the fun places we visited […]
Africa
11 Travel Moments No One Prepares You For
I can’t tell you how many uncomfortable, awkward, and outright ridiculous situations I have been in while traveling. Remember when a guy in Mombasa thought my husband had beaten me? Spending 5-1/2 months living in East Africa, I was bound to come across these moments, but some totally caught me off guard. When my roommate […]
On Fitting In
I have always had a very special place in my heart for Kenya. Actually, I could say that about nearly every place I have visited. Often, I mention people before I mention sights when describing a place, because I have made so many friends around the world. I think I can connect with many people […]
Life After Nairobi
I have been home just shy of a month now. I’m not gonna lie: it’s been pretty fantastic (despite plenty of late nights working). So many people have asked me about my adjustment back home- and while in the past it’s been tough, I think living in Nairobi for five months with a string of […]
From Street Boy to Artisan
I never would have guessed that he used to be a street boy. Or a beggar for that matter. With his big smile and humble & grateful demeanor, his spirit shines bright around COHWI, a cooperative for disabled artisans. I never intended to get his life story when I asked about the co-op. It just […]
I Thought I Was Going to Die
Most travelers find themselves, at one point or another, amongst other travelers discussing near-death experiences. I’ve been pretty fortunate. I usually tell a story of a ‘rock climbing’ experience in Wyoming. I came out completely unharmed but it was one of those ‘oh my god I’m on the side of this rock and think I […]