Back from Africa!

from "I'm in New York City!" by Denise Ward

July 29th 2008
Landed safely and on time this morning via British Airways after two 7-hour flights - first from Ghana to London, then 2-hour layover and plane change, then second 7-hour leg to JFK and NYC. Last fall and now, superb service on BA, in the airports, including Accra, where I had to repackage my luggage 3 times to avoid extra fees and meet regulations - all on the patient advice of counter rep, and ... read more

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Denise Ward

After six years of school as a returning student (55 years old), student loans, and nose to the grindstone, I am embarking on a journey to work in Kenya and Ghana, as a volunteer, for nine months. In addition to nutrition services, I expect to provide HIV/AIDS education, and other health-related education services. On the way to Kenya, my friend Mary and I will visit England and Ireland. On October 21, Mary will return to New York, and I will depart from London to Nairobi, Kenya. This travel blog will bring my new world to my family and friends, and help keep us connected while I am aw... full info

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