This is a little out of order, but I wanted to post about my visit to the Pipeline IDP Camp in Nakuru last Friday. First of all, a little background on the IDP camps and why they're there... a long story short, at the end of 2007 certain parts of Kenya experienced violent tribal clashes [...]
Author: Jenn Winter
A naturally curious and creative explorer, I aim to use my images and words to paint a story. I love big dogs, sunrise runs, being on the water and driving with the windows open. I've been sharing stories on here since 2008 and recently returned after a bit of a hiatus. I'm happy to be back, but really loathe writing these "about me" sections.
Carrying a Lighter Load…
I spent seven months in Africa and all that I had stolen was a case for my sunglasses. Therefore, it would only make sense that on my third day back I would have my entire backpack stolen - inside which was my laptop. I was having lunch with my friend and taxi driver, Joseph, at [...]
Like I Never Left!
Finally, I can say JAMBO FROM KENYA!!! I have officially returned home to Kenya, and, as the title suggests, it's like I never left. Moments after walking off of the plane things just suddenly felt Kenyan. Everything was familiar from the Swahili chatter to the smells (oh my, the smells!) to the crazy, unorganized visa [...]
Amsterdam Sunrise from Above the Clouds
I really wish I had a photo of that one to share with all of you, but my camera was safely stowed overhead and I had an aisle seat. It was beautiful and colorful and gave me renewed energy for the second leg of this journey. The strange thing about international travel is that you [...]
Sittin’ Pretty
Lend Lease Chicago, IL Kristin needed head shots in natural light, so we took a walk around the block and this is what we came up with.
Why Kenya?
In 2006 when I was planning my first trip to Africa I was continually asked WHY KENYA? Why was I leaving my job, my friends and my family to live in a third world country full of strangers for the better part of a year? When confronted with this question I gave scripted answers: Because [...]
Irene: A True Inspiration
VICDA's Fearless Leader - Irene Wairimu Ngatia I've been really excited lately. I'm talking seven-years-old on Christmas morning excited. As you can gather from previous posts, I'm heading back to Kenya at the end of August for a couple of months and this time I'm bringing a group of friends from Chicago along with me. [...]
My Winter Windowsill
My Kitchen Window, Chicago January 2009 I love those packages with bulbs you can grow in the dead of winter. It started with a leftover paper white in a Corona bottle and ended with a pair of red amaryllis.
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