News Out Of Africa
Jon's Journey
THE END OF THE CHAPTER BUT NOT THE BOOK NEW!
September 7, 2007
KILIMANJARO, Tanzania – Although the fundraiser is not over, getting home safely and having time to reflect has provided me with the opportunity to appreciate how lucky I am to have been able to experience the rich culture of East Africa and understand on a personal level their daily struggles.
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DAY I OF THE CLIMB IS WITHIN SIGHT!
July 28, 2007
KILIMANJARO, Tanzania – On Friday July 27th I flew into Kilimanjaro Airport and was met by members of Tusker Trail Expedition.
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VOLUNTEERING IS OVER
July 26, 2007
BAGAMOYO, Tanzania – My final day of volunteer placement was yesterday, and it is quite interesting to see the effect it has had on me in the short six weeks I have been here.
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PENCILS
July 16, 2007
BAGAMOYO, Tanzania – It didn't take long to realize that many of the students in my class did not have enough school supplies to participate in my lesson plans.
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MWALIMU – IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MATH
July 10, 2007
BAGAMOYO, Tanzania – In Swahili, 'mwalimu' means teacher, and it is a word that I became immediately familiar with the first time I entered my classroom at Kaole in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
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A THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE
June 25, 2007
BAGAMOYO, Tanzania – When you walk in the classroom you immediately sense the difference. A unique air not so much caused by the spartan room conditions but by the individuals occupying the rustic desks.
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THE BAG ARRIVED!
June 19, 2007
BAGAMOYO, Tanzania – Hakuna Matata (from the lion king) means no problem in Swahili which is what the drivers kept saying to me when I asked about the bag, but now it is here and everything is perfect.
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SAFE ARRIVAL
June 17, 2007
BAGAMOYO, Tanzania – Hey everyone, I got to Bagamoyo safely after a very long trip. It is paradise here and there are white sandy beaches and palm trees everywhere.
