Category Archives: Africa
A year in a single picture….
…..seems like kind of a stretch. But I’m sticking to it. This was my 2010. This is the face of an innocent life looking into the face of the complete unknown. She took the huge risk of being willing to … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Jesus, Kenya, Stuff that blows my mind
Real?
Back at my aunt and uncle’s house in the Netherlands. I think I just woke up from a dream. A dream that lasted for 13 weeks.
Filed under Africa, Netherlands
27 and 1
27 weeks conquered. Exactly 1 to go! Last day in Africa, leaving Nairobi tonight. Then 4 days in the Netherlands. Then the journey to Phoenix! Seriously crazy. I’m going through a large dose of shock right now.
Filed under Africa, Crazy Travel Moments, Kenya, Netherlands, Travel
surreal
27 plus weeks ago when I started this crazy journey, I couldn’t imagine actually being in Africa. 12 weeks in Africa later, I can barely imagine leaving. Leaving Uganda tomorrow, travel to Kenya, then leave Africa on Sunday!
Ndere Dance Center
Highlighting different cultural dances from tribes across Uganda. Their hips move so fast that their upper bodies stay still.
Filed under Africa, Crazy Travel Moments, Travel, Uganda
What a day
6 am – wake up and go running. Mmmmm Kampala at sunrise 8 – 9:30 am – talk to parents on skype (successfully) and then randomly completely lose the first and only free wifi signal I’ve had in Uganda 10 … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Crazy Travel Moments, Life In The Kingdom, Uganda
Upside down
This last story pretty much sums up my whole experience with Compassion International. And my shattered expectations. And the upside down nature of the kingdom of heaven. Jessica, one of the staff from the national office who happened to be … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Being a Learner, Crazy Travel Moments, Jesus, Life In The Kingdom, Uganda
False Advertising
For some strange reason, I just could not be convinced by this: And, fyi, the ice cream song here in Uganda is “It’s a Small World.”
Filed under Africa, Crazy Travel Moments, Uganda
