by Kelli Donley | Jun 2, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Travel
I made it to Cape Town. I’ve been here for two days, actually. It is surreal. I can’t figure out if I love it or am so sick that people can live in this sort of luxury so close to the poverty and suffering I experienced last week. Then again, it...
by Kelli Donley | May 26, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Travel
I think I’m over jet lag. Not entirely, but getting there. I slept a hard 9 hours last night, waking up this morning to a rushed agenda. We were late and the car was leaving. I threw on my lucky baseball cap, grabbed my camera, brushed my teeth and changed my...
by Kelli Donley | May 25, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Public Health, Travel
Today I met with our staff, had a brief meeting and then went with a field officer into the village of Mbatwe. This village sits near the Beira airport, a few hundred yards from the runway. Although only a small handful of planes land here each week, it is safe to say...
by Kelli Donley | May 24, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Public Health, Travel
Running like an Amazing Race star between terminals gets you on your flight, but does not do the same for your luggage. Running through a Johannesburg “Woolworths” to buy a few things to last you “just overnight until your bags arrive” is fun...
by Kelli Donley | May 21, 2007 | Africa, Journal, Travel
I’ve got new music on my iPod, Chacos on my feet and curiosity in my backpack. I’m out of here! Amanda and Rebecca helped me pack up the few remaining boxes this week. I was a bit relieved when they got choked up in the process. It reaffirmed that...
by Kelli Donley | May 11, 2007 | Africa, CAOK, Journal, Travel
Remember when I asked for goody bags for my upcoming trip to Africa? I had 1,400 responses. The Internet, apparently, is this crazy medium fueled by incredibly generous, amazing people. I couldn’t believe it. Neither could my postman. The packages have been...
