Destination: Kenya

i thought id seen it all....

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 | By kena | Views [842] | Comments [5]

i spoke of poverty a few months ago but ill admit i spoke too soon. i arrive in nairobi and am ready to start my volunteer work in the so called 'orphanage here in nairobi called 'faith christian'. i show up two days early to check the place out and ... Read more >

Das Leben der Sheila, Kakamega Regenwald, Kenia

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 | By whereislinda | Views [412]

Jambo Jambo! Heute möcht ich euch ein paar mehr Einblicke über das Leben der Sheila geben: Sheila, unsere Sekretärin, von der ich schon das letzte mal    berichtet habe, die sich ein kleines Minizimmer und Minibett ... Read more >

Tags: afrika, backpacker, backpacking, kakamega, kenia, mago, praktikum, regenwald

The first few days...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 | By beth_king | Views [704] | Comments [4]

Well I've been in Kenya two days and it feels like a year! The AIESEC students at The University of Nairobi have been so welcoming that I already feel at home in Kenya. I flew into Nairobi Monday lunchtime, after a 34 hour plane adventure involving ... Read more >

Gallery: The first few days...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 | By beth_king | Photo Gallery

Naivasha, Kenya

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 | By evanchartier | Views [299]

So I got up early today and took the matatu from Nakuru to Naivasha Kenya looking forward to seeing the Hells Gate National Park. After walking around a bit and finding the entrance, the admission fee is 25 USD per day, plus 500 KSH (8USD) to camp and ... Read more >

Kenya

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 | By evanchartier | Views [394]

So after getting the visa for Kenya I headed with my new hustler friend to change money (73 KSH for 1USD, 5.5KSH for 1 Birr) and find the truck which will take me into Kenya. Paid 2000 KSH (about 29 USD) to sit in the cabin of the truck from Moyale to ... Read more >

Kenya 2009, A story of George, Laura and you

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 | By ladyc | Views [489]

A small boy was born into a large family in the Kenyan countryside. The family had little money and the boy was frequently sent home by the local headmaster because of his unpaid school fees. A happy, stubborn child, every time he was sent home, ... Read more >

Gallery: i have been there

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 | By sdksdk | Photo Gallery

Unser Praktikum in Mago II, Kakamega Regenwald, Kenia

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 | By whereislinda | Views [408]

Hallösch, hallöschn aus weiter Ferne! Ich hoffe ihr habt mich nicht allzu sehr vermisst, jedenfalls kommt hier mal wieder ein Lebenszeichen von mir. Uns gehts hier immer noch super und wir genießen jeden Tag, auch wenn ich ... Read more >

Tags: afrika, backpacker, backpacking, kakamega, kenia, mago, praktikum, regenwald

Photos: Samburu

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 | By harryjonas | Photo Gallery

i have the land, now i start building?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 | By kena | Views [897] | Comments [9]

great news, the coordinators husband came into town to visit and asked a simple question: how are things going, i usually check in to see what ideas, or proposals volunteers have? should i tell him this huge concept id though of for hours on end ... Read more >

Tags: land, organic

Rozdzial 1 "Lionheart"

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 | By africa2009 | Views [1644]

Z trudem udalo mi sie przekonac Nino, zebysmy nie lecieli do Tajlandii. Kiedy juz bylismy w Kenii okazalo sie, ze uratowalo nam to zycie, bo w tym samym czasie Tajlandie uderzylo tsunami. Bylo to w grudniu 2004. Nawet mi sie nie snilo, ze nie bedzie ... Read more >

purchasing land...mama na dada community garden MNDCG

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 | By kena | Views [1131] | Comments [2]

so the big news...if the tides work out correctly i will be having land in kunya village. the idea: purchase 2acres of land (1acre=600usd), use the land to grow food sustainably through permaculture design and deliver the food to the mama na dad ... Read more >

Tags: farm, future, grants, help, jobs, travel

field work, home work, raining fish!

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 | By kena | Views [1887] | Comments [1]

karibu all! loads to tell ya, tuesday was fatastic. i went into the fields to work with the guardians. most had no shoes, one woman had only 1 of shoe, they were all in skirts. i showed up in pants and boots...a little overdressed id say. anyway ... Read more >

Tags: children, farm, food, inspiration, kids, land, love, poverty, seeds

Overland Adventures -Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 | By redcherry | Views [953]

Overland Truck Adventures – Oasis ‘Apes & Lakes’ Africa 27.09.09 Left Arusha at 8am on a small shuttle bus from the Impala Hotel after a late night out on the town. Saturday night I could not convince anyone from Ujamaa Hostel to come ... Read more >

Tags: kenya, rwanda and uganda