Out of Africa

April 28th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

Well my time in Africa has come to an end (that is if my flight plans work out). Tomorrow morning I will be leaving for Dar es Salaam, then Dubai, then NYC, then Atlanta, and then Dayton. For the last few days I have been in Mwanza mostly eating at restaurants (enough to get traveler’s diarrhea as a going away present) and shopping. On Tuesday I was fortunate enough to make the trip to Serengetti National Park. The trip probably warrants a post, and I could say that writing about it wouldn’t do it justice (which is probably true), but mostly I just dropped the ball. It really is an amazing experience, and I hope I can talk to some of you about it. But pictures will have to do. Thanks to those of you who have followed along with me on my travels. I have tried as best I could to put into words both the indescribable beauty and poverty I’ve encountered while at the same time making it at least slightly enjoyable to read. I also wanted to write a final sprawling reflection of my experience here. But there just isn’t any time, and I don’t think I’m ready for that yet. Like I said in the beginning, I will try to put up pictures on this blog when I get back. I will probably also post them on facebook. So if we’re not facebook friends, maybe we should be.  Kwaherini! 

  1. 8 Responses to “Out of Africa”

  2. By Joan on Apr 28, 2010

    Thanks for taking us on your journey. We’ve enjoyed following you along the way and look forward to seeing you soon. Have a safe trip! Love, Nana and Papa Willie

  3. By Joey on Apr 28, 2010

    See you Soon. Thanks for Blogging.

  4. By marcia on Apr 28, 2010

    Have a safe trip home.Looking forward to hearing from you. We loved your fantastic writings. Be well. Love Grandma Marcia & Papa Sandy

  5. By Michael on Apr 28, 2010

    John I don’t think you dropped the ball on any of this, it has been truly a wonderful adventure that you took us on and I can say that it was a wonderful story that you or any of your friends and family will ever forget. Thank you for your insight and safe ventures home! Can’t wait to see you. Michael

  6. By peggy on Apr 29, 2010

    I have really enjoyed your postings. Your writing is so descriptive that I felt I was traveling with you. Have a safe trip home. Love, Aunt Peggy

  7. By Wendy Zimmerman on Apr 30, 2010

    glad to see you’re on your way home. love you! let me know
    how Dayton is.

  8. By Neal on Apr 30, 2010

    I’m glad I got to read about your time there. It sounds like an eye-opening experience.

  9. By Andrea O. on May 1, 2010

    Have a safe journey, and thank you for creating these brilliant blog posts. They are unforgettable.

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