The world lost a special person today |
I received awful, shocking news this week. I've lost a dear friend in Kenya, a person who was important to me, and important to everyone she knew. Tuma was my host "mom" while I lived in K... Posted by D A N A on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:15:00 PST |
Swell at the Sea Center |
I thought I'd write an update on my new job and share some events from today& Two weeks ago I was hired as the Sea Center Programs Coordinator for the Santa Barbar... Posted by D A N A on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:02:00 PST |
South Africa Part III: Surfing Waves, Climbing Mountains, and Diving Cape Town |
This is the last blog about our 2 1/2 month African experience this summer... and the pictures are posted! I organized the pictures by country, so if you want to go chronologically, start with Kenya.... Posted by D A N A on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:31:00 PST |
Swazi stones, colorful cultures, and far-flung coasts (South Africa Part II) |
Our two days in Kruger National Park were some of our best in Africa, leaving us with fantastic memories, good times, & and a sniffly nose. Unfortunately, for the next f... Posted by D A N A on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:00:00 PST |
Exploring Southern Africa |
I'm writing you from just outside Kruger National Park in South Africa, where we've spent the last couple days driving our little rental car on safari around the park watching wildlife and exploring! ... Posted by D A N A on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:50:00 PST |
Malawi: The Warm Heart of Africa |
We're at Victoria Falls in Livingstone, Zambia- what a place! Yesterday we spent the day in Victoria Falls National Park, admiring one of the seven natural wonders of the world. ... Posted by D A N A on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:07:00 PST |
Greetings from Zanzibar! |
Our last week of volunteer work in Takaungu Village was wonderful; I already miss my host family and students. A typical day there for me started early in the morning, awaking... Posted by D A N A on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:31:00 PST |
Habari Ako from Kenya! |
After crossing the mangrove-lined Takaungu Creek in a canoe, walking along a red dirt road under the blazing African sun for 1 1/2 hours, and greeting about 50 people along the way, Bryan and I have m... Posted by D A N A on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:48:00 PST |
Off to Africa! |
We're off to Africa for the summer! After a crazy-whirlwind last week or so, Bryan and I are packed and ready to leave tomorrow for Nairobi. We're leaving the U.S. for two months to trave... Posted by D A N A on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:03:00 PST |
Summiting and Backpacking Mount San Gorgonio |
For my birthday weekend, Bryan and I decided to backpack up to the summit of Mount San Gorgonio- the highest mountain in southern California. After doing a little research with our backpacking b... Posted by D A N A on Tue, 15 May 2007 11:00:00 PST |