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Don't Forget the Peanut Butter
http://thenuttytraveler.blogspot.com/
A thirty-something journalist heads to western Kenya to write oral histories of HIV-positive women and to explore the issues facing Africa.
- Added on: Dec 6th, 2006
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Listed in: News & Media Personal Writing
Recent Posts
Long time, no post
Yeah, so when I left Africa, I was a bit disenchanted with everything. It's been more than a year, and I'm just now ready to start writing again. So....here we go. It’s been more than a year since I came home from a three-month stay in Africa. When...
Outstretched Hands at Every Turn
(Written Wednesday, March 7, 2007) I came to Africa thinking I could dispel the notion that the people of this continent always have their hands outstretched, asking for more help. It is how Africans often are portrayed in the media ' the continent c...
Inherited Tradition of Oppression of Women
(Written Tuesday, March 6, 2007) I wrapped up my oral history project last week and am spending this week trying to conduct interviews for articles I hope to publish. In the midst of all this, I am very excited about the prospect of coming home next...
Kenya Travel Tip #3: Bring your Rose-colored Glasses
(Written Thursday morning, March 1, 2007) I imagine that every single person who participates in an overseas volunteer program has a different experience. I am reminded of what one volunteer said to me before she left Kenya and went back home: 'The K...
Blessing or Curse?
(Written Wednesday evening, February 28, 2007) I had a heart wrenching interview with a widow this week. I know Gladys is struggling now that her husband is dead, but a small part of me really is glad that he is gone. Gladys' story of how she came to...
Bureaucracy is Universal
(Written Wednesday morning, February 28, 2007) All this work with widows has made me wonder just how many Kenyan women are struggling to survive following the deaths of their husbands. Of course, I may never know for sure. People keep telling me that...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 3 comments.
Gamze
ı'm watching your fantastic journey. this is source of inspiration for me,thanks
Your blog, and life are so inspiring. not many people have the courage you have to step so completely out of their comfort zones to pursue their dreams. Keep it up- with people like yourself walking the world I know it's not such a bad place.
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