Safariland: Adventure into the Mara
Last week was the last straw, I needed to get out of Nairobi. Our house had no internet, no hot water, and occasionally no power. If this was the way it was going to be I might as well be out in the bush exploring the flora & fauna of Kenya. I booked a last-minute Safari into the Mara with a travel company called Bonfire ...
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A Day Out to The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
This week was a psuedo-long weekend since Thursday was a national holiday for Kenyans to celebrate Mashujaa Day. President Kibaki describes Mashujaa Day "as a day to reflect on our history and dedicate ourselves to deliver to future generations the aspirations of our nation’s founding fathers. It is an opportunity to take ...
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Papaya-Banana Muffins & a BBQ Party (I also part ways with Jalal, the turkey)
This last week just flew by... and I have eaten turkey leftovers and pumpkin pie like a maniac. With the last bit of the leftovers, this weekend I made a scrumptious turkey soup with potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. I got quite a bit of meat off of the bones so it's a hearty soup. The 11 kg turkey, Jalal, has had his ...
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Thanksgiving in Nairobi
This weekend Jessica, Sam and I decided to throw a big Thanksgiving dinner. Monday morning at work and I am still exhausted from this weekend. It was very busy but mega-fun. Since this is all about food and friends the best way to blog about this is photos! So here is goes... Saturday - Off to the Market! We have finally ...
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Heat, Wine, & Work
I've officially been living here 2 weeks and it's been another busy week. Honestly, it feels a lot longer because there is so much to see, learn, and do. In a short amount of time, I've learned quite bit about myself and what I want in both my professional and personal life just from the experience of every day living and ...
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First Weekend in Nairobi
Friday - I have felt nervous to go out at night in Nairobi, but Friday night Jess, Sam and I decided to go out for a late dinner at a restaurant called Brew that is in Junction Mall. It's a nice little place with a big patio that offers specialty draft beer and 'bitings' (a Kenyan slang word for appies). There was a nice ...
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Settling in at AKU
Today was a good day for me and I am starting to feel more comfortable here. I've begun my internship project, which is promoting the Pediatrics Ward in Aga Khan Hospital. I'm primarily working with 2 Kenyan women who are both highly accomplished and are passionate about their professions; so I am really looking forward to ...
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