... the trek north ...

Saturday, June 27, 2009


Some cool little pansies I found growing randomly in the yard- had to transplant them before they were mowed over.

Thursday, June 25, 2009


It costs more then Z$250,000,000 to print the above advertisement on paper in Zimbabwe- its cheaper to print it on Zimbabwe's money. Here's a link to the article explaining some of the reasons for Zim's inflation ....

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Its World Refugee Day!!!!




Here is a link where you can watch live broadcasts from the UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissions on Refugees) events in a refugee camp in Chad. Regardless- its a day to acknowledge the lives and struggles of refugees around the world.

Friday, June 05, 2009

Finally! An official departure date!!

So I finally have my ticket all lined up (gotta love trans-continental red tape!) and I'm landing in Nairobi on July 13 (which happens to be my birthday- that is the best birthday present EVER!!) YAY!!! Kel and Gav get in tomorrow and then begins my mom's 1 entire month with all her children home- then I head back to Kenya! ABSOLUTLY CANNOT WAIT!!!