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Travel Stories From AfricaUpdates From Kenya Africa 2008
Welcome to our travel stories from Africa. On November 24th, 2008, Jim and I set out on our second African adventure as we travel to Kenya. This time we fly via Amsterdam to Nairobi so our layover times are less than 3 hours, which is great news. Our first trip had an 8 hour layover in England on our way home. It was almost painful to have been traveling for over 40 hours straight from the time we boarded the bus in the desert town of Garissa, Kenya, until we arrived at our home safe and sound. Returning To GarissaWe are returning to Garissa with anticipation and excitement. I can hardly wait to see Rukia and "my" African students again. It will be rewarding to supply them with supplies, books, fabric and a sewing machine from the funds we raised at The Julia Project Garden Party Fundraiser this past June. We've been gathering games and small toys for our African students as well. I only hope it all fits in our suitcases.We are also bringing reports of an HIV/AIDS clinic in Garissa, Kenya and a Bible School at IFO Refugee Camp in Dadab, to our church here at home. Jim volunteered to oversee the building of the clinic for our church on our last trip, and we look forward to seeing our friends at IFO again as well. The Dadab trip is truly an African adventure and should prove to be among the best of our travel stories from Africa. Four hours of travel on desert sand roads -- if you can call them roads -- taking turns from the front to the back of the Land Rover so no one is overcome by the sun and high temperatures. The wind is so warm on your face and there are sightings of camels, wild baboons, cattle and sheep herders, and nomad families traveling with their camels well packed with all their possessions. We will video the adult African students at the refugee Bible school that our church supports. Some will be getting water baptized while we're there. You can read our travel stories from Africa by clicking on the links below. Arrived At Amsterdam In Nairobi Now Finally At Garissa Rukia's School A Sunday Surprise Leaving Garissa Back In Nairobi It's Not All Adventure And Romance Leaving Kenya Homeward Bound Journey's End TOP of Travel Stories From Africa
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