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Monthly Archives: July 2009
my new place.
I’ve shifted to primarily working at the border (Malaba) since I extended my service in May. This meant that I changed to a new house, which is still in Tororo but a bit closer to where I need to catch … Continue reading
obama obsession.
I have mentioned in previous entries the immense interest and pride I have witnessed when it comes to Barack Obama. He is celebrated and honored. There are a handful of popular songs featuring the American president that regularly play on … Continue reading
lizard in my laundry.
I found this little guy in my laundry pile. I thought he was dead, but it turned out he was only sleeping!
large animal games.
Only days after our return from Kenya, we packed up to head west. Our destination? Uganda’s most lauded tourist attraction: the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park has several groups of gorillas that are habituated to daily … Continue reading
more kenya.
Because I actually have a quick connection for once, some more photos from Kenyan vacation: dohnkeys in a village outside of Mombasa, carrying jerricans of water balancing our dhow while sailing around Lamu sunrise over Malindi ancient Gede Ruins fresh … Continue reading
