Baruku: a view from above Yesterday was a holiday in Kenya, for the end of Ramadan, so the Yes We Kenya girls headed back to the Baruku IDP Camp, making it my 4th visit with the Dust Babies. It was a very productive day - the chicken farm details were worked out, the proposed site [...]
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Sharing Baruku
The dustiest Dust Baby Yesterday was a big day. After two days of orientation and Java House in Nairobi, we all hired a car for the day so that I could introduce my friends to the Dust Babies at Baruku IDP Camp. The ride there was full of conversation, zebra and baboon sightings and laughter. [...]
Chicago Invasion!
I'm happy to report that Clare, Lyndsay, Lauren, Heather and Nikki have all arrived safely in Kenya! They are now out enjoying a long weekend on the Mara (don't worry, Tami, I'm waiting for you!) but I thought it only appropriate to post photos from our Animal Orphanage visit on Wednesday. Enjoy! So weird (in [...]
Yes We Kenya, and Yes We Are-ya!
I can't believe that as I sit here at the Cyber Cafe, 5 of the 6 girls who will be joining me in Kenya have started their journey! Clare, Lauren and Lyndsay arrive at early tomorrow morning and Heather and Nikki arrive tomorrow evening! I've been looking forward to this day since first arriving in [...]
Kuku for Baruku!
After a lot of thought and talking with volunteers placed at various IDP camps, I've decided to assist the small IDP Camp of Baruku (home of the Dust Babies) by setting up some sort of sustainable project. Food drops are great and helpful, but in a couple of weeks the food is gone and everyone [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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