Destination: Kenya

SAFARI!!!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Views [1019] | Comments [1] | Video

Hey everyone, Sorry I haven't been in touch much lately, have been really busy exploring Africa and working with our beautiful kids at the orphanage. Got back this morning from our three day safari in Masai Mara which is a national ... Read more >

IDP (Internally Displaced Person) Camp

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Views [1525]

Hello all, So just wanted to share with you a little bit about my experience at the IDP (Internally Displaced Person) camp. I went there with a group of volunteers to help distribute food and clothing. Arriving into ... Read more >

Gallery: IDP (internally displaced person) CAMP

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Photo Gallery

Relaxing in Mombasa!!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Views [2691]

To all my beautiful Melbournians, So to catch you all up on my weekend in Mombasa which is on the coast of Kenya – absolutely gorgeous beaches. Weather was slightly disappointing because it was raining a bit but was still nice and humid and hot.... Read more >

Gallery: Mombasa

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: ORPHANAGE VOLUNTEER WORK

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: KENYA

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Photo Gallery

First few days in Nairobi

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Views [1049] | Comments [9] | Video

Hey guys, This is the first real chance I've had now to really sit down and write about all the things ive been doing. The experience so far has been absolutely amazing, I can't explain how much I love it here and how much ... Read more >

Waiting in Singapore airport!!!!

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Views [899] | Comments [1]

Hey everyone, So I'm definitely on the way for an amazing experience. Was so hard saying goodbye to you all, when I went through to customs in Melbourne it really hit me that I'm actually doing this!!! I'm currently ... Read more >

Gallery: ON THE WAY!!!

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 | By kiara19 | Photo Gallery

You never leave

Thu, 7 May 2009 | By casey_hamilton | Views [835] | Comments [1]

Maasailand is behind me. But it is not a thing of the past. It will NEVER be a thing of the past. Because while all these problems still exist, i will not just 'remember' my time there. No matter where I am in the world, there is always something i can ... Read more >

Tags: kenya, maasai, volunteer

The elusive cheetah

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 | By houdyman | Views [1049]

Our "short" bus ride to Nairobi lasted only 12  hours and luckily the hostel we were staying t was right next door to the bus stop because Nairobi after dark is not the nicest of places. This was the land of Obama, well at least his father ... Read more >

Tags: kenya, maasi mari, nairobi, safari

Gallery: on safari

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 | By houdyman | Photo Gallery

You can't change the world in a month

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 | By casey_hamilton | Views [1365] | Comments [5]

There are too few words to use to describe the beauty of our home. Yes it was ridiculously hot. Yes it was dry. Yes people were poor. Yes it was remote. No there was no electricity, running water or paved roads. But everything it was missing was what ... Read more >

Tags: kenya, maasai, volunteer

The road to Maasailand

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 | By casey_hamilton | Views [919]

I dont know why, but the night before I left to go to my placement, I thought i would sleep like a baby, dreaming of all the ways i would be a star volunteer. I think i slept for 45 minutes. 9am, time to hit the road. Our transport: 9 seater mini van.... Read more >

Tags: kajiado, kenya, maasai, volunteer