17 January, 2011 Dear Heather, Nikki, Lauren, Lyndsay, Clare and Tami – The weather is beautiful, I wish you were here. You have no idea how true that is, especially after a day like today. Since arriving in Kenya, I’ve been in Nairobi – I’ve laughed with Irene, visited with Bridget and George, got sassy [...]
Category: kenya
Maybe I loved Dumbo too much as a child
Things that make me happy include but are not limited to: BABY ELEPHANTS! And check out the video! Taken at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Karen, Kenya on 16 January, 2011.
Elizabeth
Her name is Elizabeth. Several months ago when we first met her we were unsure of her name. Some thought Katherine, some thought Elizabeth and still some thought Mary. It became a humorous subject seeing as we did not know how to address this woman with whom we had become friends. But now I can [...]
Rush Hour
“And so, my friends,” came the sultry voice of the radio DJ, “that is the question for right now. Do you need to have money to find love? Me, I don’t think so-” “Ah, that is because you are a woman!” interrupted her male co-host, speaking in a TV preacher-type yell. “But a man knows, [...]
Quintessential New Trier Article
I'm extremely excited and humbled by the beautiful article in the current issue of Quintessential New Trier magazine. Please visit the Kenya 2011 page to join the January 2011 trip to Kenya or to contribute to the cause and feel free to send any questions about the trip my way. To see more photographs of [...]
Maji for the Maasai, Irene’s fear of monkeys
Take a look at Irene's VICDA Blog to read about the drilling for water for the Maasai community. This post is a perfect example of why I love Irene: she successfully combines a heartwarming story of water in a community that continually suffers from drought with a humours tale of being chased by monkeys. Oh, [...]
#29 – Gave a presentation on my experience in Kenya
Last night I was able to cross my first item off of my 30 before 30 list! Since returning from my first trip to Kenya in 2007 (and then again in 2009), I've wanted to put together some sort of presentation about my experience, but the task always seemed daunting. So many stories, so many [...]
Legalized Changaa
I couldn't help but share this story I found about the legalization of cheap Kenyan moonshine, changaa. Oh, changaa. Back when I was young and foolish, I drank a hot cup of you out of a barrel brewing in Kibera. You were strong and comforting, like whiskey.
Jenn Winter 