Africa
Relaxing 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 MoreAchieving Buoyancy
In our often hectic lives, balance is something that is always being touted as the key to achieving maximum success and happiness. Perhaps we are missing the real wonder of buoyancy, rather than mere balance. I’ve recently discovered this, in learning to dive, and will never be the same. In our lives, we are restricted…
Read MoreAkuna Matata – Zanzibar Style
A week in Zanzibar is just enough to leave me feeling slightly like jello; in a good way. Everything is easy going. No mind that you’ve got competing music from the assortment of bars on the beachside, as the sound of the waves drowns out all. Wishing my internet connection was working, but figure that…
Read MoreDiving into the Blue of Zanzibar
It only makes sense that diving was my next avenue for exploration. I didn’t come to Zanzibar with the intention of learning to dive; I really didn’t have many plans to begin with. Yesterday I completed my Open Water Diving Certificate and couldn’t stop with that. After another two adventure dives today (working on deep…
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…
Read MoreZanzibar Next Stop!
Off to Zanzibar! Well, actually now leaving Zanzibar, but the internet was not working in my favor to post in advance, so we’ll have some delayed postings on Zanzibar while I’ll actually be in Somalia. Then I’ll post on Somalia while I’m back in Nairobi. What a sorted life I live! After an incredibly packed…
Read MoreBack on the Road
Returning from my recent hiatus in the states, with three weeks back with family in Oregon and five weeks in DC (the longest I’ve been there in more than a year!), I’m now back on the road. I landed in Nairobi last night and have enjoyed a mellow start to my six week trip. Rains…
Read MoreComic Relief
I’m headed out to the field in the morning, so no time for a long post. One of the best parts of travel area all of the crazy things you see. Most are hard to capture, and are quickly forgotten, but this one I managed to get. I’m now on my third trip to Kinshasa…
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