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I'm sending you stronger sunscreen
I fear you are both suffering from sunstroke. That is the only explanation I can think of for.... we dodged some bombs, we rode on a bus with VOMIT for 2 days, we sat in on a political discussion concerning some of the world's worst and most unsolvable problems and we have come to the decision that.......we're headed to Tanzania!!! yay! From what I remember you both are smart people who remember toilets are supposed to have seats and that you used to live with a Starbucks on every corner offering an array of warm (or cold) delicous hepatitis-free beverages. We have a great Ethiopian restaurant here called the Blue Nile (with delicious Americanized Ethipoian food) I could have taken you to and spared you all of this. Raw meat on a giant Thomas' English muffin is where I draw the line. I have decided I wouldn't last a day in Africa. One time a guy peed his pants on the COTA bus in Columbus and I never rode it again. BEST decision I ever made. Well, good luck keepin' on trekkin' brave souls and "respek" from this end of the world, you, uh, made the right? decision sticking it out (but if you decide to come home call me and I'll pick you up from the airport).

- Amazing
Wow - I think I would be on my way home as well. I admire you for what you are doing. I know this will some day be my son - traveling the world and doing things that I only dream of - only for a brief time though. Now if it was the tropics, that would be a different story. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you for a safe return! Keep up the great blogs.

I have been following your journey since the very beginning and I can almost feel the fatigue and the exhaustion but also and especially the amazement and the regret to move on to another page of this story everyday, leaving behind so many memories that will eventually bring you inner peace. Thank you so much for all the efforts; in my heart and mind with you all the time, take care my friends...

Ryan and Katelyn, your blog entries continue to impress me. You're both such good writers. Ryan, your reflections above are particularly moving. Words can be so inadequate but you have a way of making them work for you to effectively convey your feelings. You're both learning so much in your travels, probably as much or more about yourselves as the people and places you're experiencing. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to take us along with you on your adventure. Continue to learn, have fun, take it all in and keep at least one eye on warnings and advisories along the way, while following your hearts and the wisdom of your Inner Guides. Love, Dad

mmmm fried kitties
oh wait you didn't eat the cats? just kidding. Once again i must verbalize a "you rock" or literalize it or whatever izeing you will. so do they ever put anything "else" in the sheesha? peace love and crash pads (or oxygen tanks, as in Ryan's case) Paul David

Thank you, Kate!
Thank you so much for all these entries. We love reading them. It makes you seem not so far away. Plus, you're educating these old folks back here! I have travelled a lot in Asia and Europe, but never to Africa or the Middle East, so I'm learning a lot! The birthday greeting for your mom was especially timely - Spirit has a way of working those things out. It's a beautiful April here in Ohio, with daffodils and tulips blooming. You both write so well - with such vivid description and deep feeling for the places you are discovering. Thank you for sharing your joy with us!! Love, Barbara

Hi
Hi Katelyn, We are envious of your journeys. I now work with someone you know, if you get a chance, email me at autumnofthenight@aol.com Blessings, Kathy

happy birthdya
It's so great to see pictures of both of you to be reassured that you're both OK and seem to be having a great time. It's a little early but happy birthday Ryan. Wish we could be there or you could be here, but keep in touch! Love, Mom

Hi-You don't know me but I've been following your blog
I found your blog while researching a trip I just made to Ghana. I have been writing to Kirt and Hilda about Books for Africa and have started collecting books for the project. The Bromleys' site and your blog were a wonderful help to me on what to expect. We were 9 people from Advent Presbyterian Church working with Living Waters for the world putting in a water purification project in Abetifi. My daughter Cybil who is a senior in high school came with us and read your blogs. Cybil was the hit of Abetifi as the only young person on our trip. We fell in love with Ghana and the people we met. I hope to return soon but until then I will trvel thru your blog! Peace and travel mercies, Carol Covic

CHC
As I read the first paragraph about the waterhole, I thougtht to myself - she should become a writer

sounds exactly like milnesand... HA!
Ryan and Katelyn... WOW! Thanks so much for sharing. What a wonderful experience you are having and giving us, by sharing. Keep taking those crazy photos! Thanks for the email and post card Ryan, everyone in Milnesand says "HI!"

Home Commercials
Hey Katelyn, remember when we made those home commercials with diane hickson in WA? Remember the one where I played the child in need of a food sponser? This beautiful picture of you and JR. Sure blows that performance out of the water! Love you!