I live next to a large Hindu temple. Back in July, when I first moved in, I thought: "Yes! It's not a mosque - they will be quiet neighbors." I am slightly ashamed to admit how radically uninformed I was about temple life. The last nine nights have been hoppin'. Bright lights outline the buildings... Continue Reading →
I recently returned from the 8th grade Intercultural Trip to the Masai Mara. Where? What's that? The Masai are a people-group that live in both Kenya and Tanzania. Since they are one of the more famous groups in this region, chances are good you've seen a picture or two of them - tall and skinny,... Continue Reading →
Two weekends ago, my uncle Harry came through town on a business trip. We spent Friday and Saturday exploring some places in and around Nairobi. My new favorite spot is about an hour and a half out of town on Lake Naivasha. There is a little crescent shaped island on the lake that is connected... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday it rained for the first time since I arrived. I'm not talking about the grey drizzle that covered this city through August, nor the misty cloud that chilled most of my morning drives to school. This was a true rain, complete with black clouds and thunder. Like a spring rain in Florida, the... Continue Reading →
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