by Kelli Donley | Jul 10, 2008 | Africa, Journal, Photography, Travel
The view from a boat tour of the Shire River in Malawi: Hippo are the most frightening animal I’ve ever been near. They kill more people than any other animal in Africa and their sheer size is unbelievable. We were close enough to hear them grunt, see the detail...
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,...
