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January 21, 2019
It’s officially the end of week two! Victoria left this morning and it was very sad:-( You don’t realize how close you get to people so fast here because we spend 24 hours together (most of the time without access to the outside world). I love having the opportunity to meet people from other countries…
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January 17, 2019
Sorry for the silence! It has been quite a week here in Zimbabwe. Monday afternoon was the start of a 3-day strike throughout the country because of the increased gas prices. Unfortunately, internet and cellular networks were shut off so I haven’t been able to post. We are completely safe at the orphanage and are…
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January 11, 2019
I’m almost done with week one! It’s been so great so far. Since Tuesday, we have lost power everyday. We pretty much lose power anytime we have rain or even the threat of a thunderstorm. Currently, we have power but for some reason our lights don’t work so we’ve been in the dark all night.…
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January 8, 2019
HELLO FROM ZIMBABWE!!!!! I made it! 3 flights totaling 20 hours, 4 different airports, through 3 countries but I did it. It feels great to be back in Africa and to be exploring a new country. Zimbabwe is beautiful!! It’s so nice being here in the summer when everything is green and lush. It looks…
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January 6, 2019
Well I made it to JFK!! First flight of many, many flights is out of the way. I was so lucky to have the whole row to myself on the flight so I could spread out. My hotel is much better than the last time I stayed in Queens…no bars on the check in window…
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January 5, 2019
Welcome to my blog!! This is where I will do the majority of my posting so that it’s all in one place. So join me on this journey and I hope to make it as fun and informative as I can. Well tonight is the night before I start my journey in Africa. Tomorrow I…
