I’ve seen too much of airports already. And I’m not done yet. I’m sitting in Schipol airport in Amsterdam waiting. Again. I should be home by now, holding my children close and trying to recuperate from jetlag.Leaving Kenya was sad but uneventful. We flew Ethiopian...

I have only a few hours left to savour the African sun. In an hour and a half, the taxi will be here to pick us up.I wish I could capture this moment. I wish I could paint the memory of this place on the back of my eyelids so I could conjure it up any time I want. I...

We went for breakfast, and then Corrie Lynn and I walked to the triangle/zebra market. Most shops were just opening up, so we were almost the only customers there. That made the pressure even worse than usual. Everyone tried to convince us they would give us good...

It’s Saturday today, the last official day of the tour. This morning, Corrie Lynn and I went for breakfast with Stefan Lutz and his wife (I can’t remember her name) and their son Oliver. We ate at the Java House. Stefan works for CRWRC in Kenya. We had an interesting...

This morning, Corrie Lynn and I went down to reception for some doughnuts. When everyone was up, we all got together for a group photo. We all dressed up in our African garb – kangas, Maasai blankets, jewellery, etc.Once our photo was done, we headed out of Nairobi...

Last night, Rachel got quite sick and had to be taken to the hospital. Dan took her and Joyce went along. She had an allergic reaction to something we’d had at supper – probably cashews.We had supper at some fancy Indian restaurant near here. We’d invited several...

We got up early this morning and left USA River by 6:00. It was a little cool this morning, but quite pleasant for driving.The bus is an interesting social environment (I can’t think of the word I’m looking for – something like biosphere or ecosystem where people have...

We’re staying at the White House Hotel in USA River. I think it only costs $8 U.S. a night. It’s quite pleasant with an open courtyard in the centre. The mosquito nets are crappy though – they don’t drape over the edges of the bed well.I slept in my own room last...

My dear NicoleToday is your birthday. I can’t believe you’re nine already. What a grown-up girl you are!Somewhere in Africa, I’m missing you like crazy right now. Judging by the schedule I looked at before I left, I should be in Tanzania by now – somewhere near...

This morning we had breakfast at the hotel and then rode the ADRA land cruisers to their compound. At the compound, we visited the Church’s home where they care for 12 AIDS orphans.Max’s wife Davona is quite passionate about the babies. She’s taken in quite a few AIDS...