Category Archives: Kenya
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
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
Inception
While staying with the GSM missionaries Chris and Katie, we had a good American pizza and movie night. Best part of the movie came in the solidarity of outsiders in East Africa. There is a time when Leonardo DiCaprio’s character … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Crazy Travel Moments, Kenya, Uganda
Last stop!
After a month in Kenya, I board a plane to its next door neighbor of Uganda. The flight marked my last new country of this crazy adventure. It marked one month completed in Africa, and two to go. I was … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Travel, Uganda
Maasai Mara
I’m not really an animal person. Coming to Kenya, I knew I would be going on a safari. But I had no idea what that actually meant. And I wasn’t not excited for it, I just didn’t really think much … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Crazy Travel Moments, Kenya
Matatu
The beloved form of public transportation in Kenya and East Africa. There are a huge number of them driving around. The routes are semi established, and all the locals know exactly where each one goes. Their frequency for the common … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Crazy Travel Moments, Kenya, Travel
Matunda
A few details on the place I spent about two weeks at in Nairobi: My aunt and uncle from the Netherlands have been to Kenya a handful of times before on vacation, starting about 4 years ago. They have since … Continue reading
