by Kelli Donley | Jul 9, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Photography, Travel
Have you ever wanted to go on a photo safari in Africa? Me too. Last summer I was lucky enough to visit Gorongoza National Park in Mozambique. However their civil war decimated the animal population and we saw little other than water buck and warthog. (They are...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 8, 2008 | Africa, Get Fit, Journal, Photography, Travel
Want to take a break from whatever you are doing? How about a 10 minute escape to the jungle for a heart-pounding adventure? You are breathing some of the cleanest air on earth. A cool breeze and light mist keep you perfectly chilled while climbing the rolling path....
by Kelli Donley | Jul 7, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Photography, Travel
It took 44 hours door-to-door, but I am happily back home. Although I’m already an Ambien into my evening, I couldn’t wait to see my photos and have uploaded a couple from Malawi. Thank you again for all of the wonderful and encouraging comments...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 4, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Travel
I’ve just returned from an afternoon walk through Manga, a community near Beira, Mozambique. I skipped out a bit early today from work so I could take an hour to wander. I wanted to make sure to do so alone so I could drink in every drop of village life at my...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 1, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Public Health, Uncategorized
Today I played Ultimate frisbee with one group of orphans, and taught a different group how to do basic sewing. These experiences perfectly summarize my feelings about my career in Mozambique. I have been educated to do so much, but I feel helpless. Instead,...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 30, 2008 | Africa, Journal
So, Tall, Dark Handsome (TDH) just left after a whirlwind 36 hours in Beira. He took a bus and hitchhiked across Zambia and Mozambique to get here. We spent yesterday at the beach and this morning walked to the airport so he could fly on to the next stop. He’s...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 28, 2008 | Africa, Public Health, Travel
There are distinct scents to this part of southern Africa. It’s smoky — most of the trash is burned. It’s sweet — the tropical trees are heavy with papaya, banana and oranges this time of year. It’s savory — dried fish is a staple...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 26, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Public Health
Three orphanages and two days and I am spiritually spent. Thank you for your kind comments on the last post. My Internet time is fairly limited while I am here but I can’t tell you how much your comments cheer me on. Thank you. Today we traveled to Dondo to work...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 24, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Public Health
I am back in Mozambique, working at our health project and adjusting from the life of a spoiled expat to a quickly overwhelmed NGO worker. Today I started out in Mbatwe, a small village of mud huts built near the airport in Beira. We have had an on-going health...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 18, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Travel
I’ve just spent two days in the Luwonde National Reserve, just south of Lake Malawi. We slept in safari tents and had hippo, elephant and monkeys in the camp. It was unbelievable. Those jungle soundtracks they sell for soothing listening are a bunch of bananas....
