July 15th 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisumu
Here are some more pics of Luoland, courtesy of my friend Vincent. I'm afraid that he's a much better photographer than I am. ... 19 photos [full story]

July 11th 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisumu
I spent the weekend in the field doing survey work for a Danish NGO. We left Nairobi early Friday morning and had a fairly smooth trip to Kisumu, the capital of Nyanza province located on the shores ... 20 photos [full story]

June 28th 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisumu
I was up early this morning. Another wash in the public bathroom and down to check out of my room, leave my bags at the front desk, and have a little breakfast. I set out to the school. One brav ... [full story]

June 28th 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisumu
The front desk told me that I should come down in the morning and they would "arrange something" for me in terms of having a shower. I had left a request for a 7:00 am wake-up call. They were pr ... [full story]

June 6th 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisumu
Mosquitos and Matatus! The Mbale Hotel is the only hotel in the small town of Mbale, Kenya. We are here because it is the closest affordable hotel to the Children's Home. For $10 per night, per cou ... [full story]

June 1st 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisumu
Hi Everyone, Larry & I arrived safely yesterday and our baggage made it all the way to Kisumu. No flights were delayed. We were so glad to check in to the peaceful Nyanza Club and rest in their 196 ... [full story]

October 4th 2006  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisumu
Last weekend was a weekend like no other. It was a hot and sticky weekend filled with laughter and learning, a weekend of discovery. Five friends and I set out on a journey to Kisumu, Kenya on the ... [full story]

April 7th 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisii
Hi all! This is a short one. I feel guilty hogging the one internet computer in this town, and a line has been waiting forever. I've been online for an hour and 15 minutes, and I know those waiting ... [full story]

March 25th 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisii
I'm trying another quick blog, since the power is still on, and the rains are pouring down outside. The much-awaited and delayed long rainy season has arrived! Due in February, the first big rain ca ... [full story]

March 25th 2008  Africa » Kenya » Nyanza Province » Kisii
Greetings all! This is my second attempt in two weeks to get this sent. Last week, power blackout, then today no connection. I waited it out, and hoping to get this off. Thanks for all the birthda ... [full story]