Update on my life in Nairobi. It's been 5 months now and I'm nearing the halfway point of my contract with Engineers Without Borders. This post features photos and experiences from my travels in and around Nairobi and Kenya, the coast, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre and other spots in Nairobi.
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Rwanda - a nation reborn
A 10-day journey through the beautiful country of Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills. Visiting Volcano National Park with golden monkeys, Lake Kivu for stunning sunsets and learning about the nation’s history in Kigali and it’s journey of transformation.
Read MoreAnd the next country is....UGANDA!
I travelled to Kampala from Nairobi by overnight bus and spent the next 7-days exploring western Uganda, primarily to see the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi National Park from the Rushaga basecamp. Western Uganda is a beautifully lush green landscape with fertile ground that is said to have the capacity to “feed the world”. Ugandan’s are incredibly friendly and welcoming, known across East Africa for their beaming smiles.
Read MoreKaribu Kenya - It's not what you heard
I moved to Nairobi, Kenya in November 2017 through Engineers Without Borders Canada as a Long Term Fellow. This blog post is about my first couple months adjusting to life in a completely different culture. Nairobi is a surprising city, and definitely does not meet the stereotypes of the misconceived views of the African Continent.
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I went on a backpacking trip through Peru and Bolivia with my friend Bree for 6-weeks.
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