Adventure
End of the Road
As I travel along my way, I often refer to myself being at the edge of the earth. While clearly the world is no longer flat in so many ways, it still often feels that I’m about as far away as can be. I know that sometimes my family feels as if I’ve dropped off…
Read MoreDay Two in Mogadishu
We start off day two as you come to expect as an aid worker; waiting. We work our connections to ensure safe passage into the camps. Without the distraction of a connection it allows me to catch up on emails, still waiting in my outbox for a connection. Wishing my connection would allow me to…
Read MoreDay One in Mogadishu
On the right, fluffy clouds cast shadows on the glistening sea. On the left, the only legitimate IDP camp (Internally Displaced People) comes into view; orderly tents that belie the conditions faced by those that call them a temporary home. In comparison, they are the lucky ones, with services and conditions that while minimal are…
Read MoreSomalia 2.0
As I head off to Mogadishu in the morning, less than six hours from now, I thought I’d share some of the latest dialogue about the worn torn city, dubbed by many as the most dangerous place in the world. Despite is rightly earned reputation, it seems that things are on the upswing. Here is…
Read MoreBack on the Road
After just about a year hiatus, this nomad is back on the road. I realize as I set out for the next six weeks, on an admittedly ambitious itinerary, that what may be typical for me is anything but normal. My itinerary may make you tired, or likely concerned, just by reading it! April 13…
Read MoreOwen & Mzee
So my nephew introduced me to the a wonderful story about a turtle and a hippo becoming friends. When I picked this book up at the holidays, one evening at bed time, I was excited to see that the turtle and the hippo were from Kenya! Their names are Owen and Mzee, Mzee meaning old…
Read MoreRelaxing in Mombasa
Kenya’s coastline, with white sand beaches extending into the Indian Ocean, is hard to beat.There is nothing quite like a nice walk on the beach!Here is a rhino sand sculpture that was made by a disabled guy on the beach. Much easier to support than asking for handouts. The next day it was a hippo,…
Read MoreSomaliland
In the past several months of travel, one of the coolest places I’ve visited was just outside of Hargeisa, Somaliland. We have a food security project where we have piloted 600 household grain storage silos. They are one ton in capacity and are an excellent first step in creating a more food secure environment in…
Read MoreSnippets of Travel in East Africa
Once again I’ve fallen into the delinquent trap of being so busy with various adventures in coming and going that I haven’t kept along with myself. It’s really be an incredible couple of months. Just after Zanzibar I head straight to Somaliland, quite the contrast. From there, back to Nairobi, then traveling throughout Kenya, on…
Read MoreDay Two in Zanzibar
I wake up refreshed after a good night’s sleep. Basic breakfast at the hotel, and then off to explore Stone Town. This is the old city of Zanzibar, looking very much like it sounds, with small winding alleyways. You can’t worry about getting lost. It’s best just to wander and know that eventually you’ll find…
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