Question and Answer :-)
Friday, January 30th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »Hi all! So as promised I will answer the questions i noticed in the comments: 1) Meals: Well, the traditional Zambian meal is nschimi (it is possible I am spelling that wrong ;-) ). It is kind of like cornbread batter (except ...
Joy and Sorrow
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »Today I wanted to tell you a little bit about Macha Mission Hospital, but I have noticed some questions in some of the comments. When I have a chance to post again I will have a post dedicated to answering ...
The journey to Macha
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments »Hello all! Sorry for the delay in posting....there have been problems with the internet since I got to Macha. I arrived on Sunday after a three hour bus ride from Livingstone to Choma and then a 2 hour long drive ...
Zambia - finally
Saturday, January 24th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments »Hello all! I finally arrived in Livingstone today. Upon arrival I was very overwhelmed.This is what you think of when you think of Africa. Busy streets, some dirt roads, kids running all around, older buildings - some in disrepair, and ...
Change of plans…
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »Just a quick note to let you all know about a change of plans. My flight to Livingstone was cancelled (in fact the whole airline liquidated) and I couldn't get another flight. I was able to buy tickets for tomorrow ...
Great morning
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »Hello all! Wanted to take my opportunity to get online before I leave South Africa since my future access remains a little unclear. Had a wonderful morning today - woke at sunrise (yes, sunrise. Don't worry I went to bed ...
Safe in South Africa!
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »Hello from Johannesburg, South Africa! The flight was brutal but I'm here safe. When I arrived in Africa for the first time I stepped out into 80 degree weather, palm trees, and beautiful flowers. So far so good :-) On ...
1 week, 1 day!
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments »Hello friends and family! Today is a week and a day till I leave for Zambia. My plane leaves Kansas City at 11am. I will then fly from Atlanta to Johannesburg, South Africa (about an 18 hour flight!) and spend ...