A blog from a science nut, computer geek, sometimes philosopher, and a human. Based out of Denver, with a love of Antarctica, I seem to wander the world so who knows where I'll be in 6 months.
Part 2 of 4 which I started writing in Gisenyi while I had downtime and no internet. Specifically I’m talking about Goma, as we spent a day in Goma which pressed it mold into our memory. Yesterday, Thursday May 21st, we spent a day in Goma, DRC, which is literally a few hundred meters away … Read more
While Angela is working on her report I’ve got some down time to write an update, but no internet. Instead of waiting, I started writing several posts in Genisyi, Rwanda at Pastor Augustin’s house/compound. I’m on the road again for the next two days heading to Cape Town, but I’ve lined up the posts that … Read more
I started at 7:30am and arrived at 7pm in Gisenyi, Rwanda yesterday. A very long trip, but one which I could not imagine being more beautiful. I will have to upload the pictures later, but as tomorrow we are going to Goma (in the DRC) for the day, I may not have time for a … Read more
I’ve been running around like a fabled chicken, but have managed to be somewhat productive. I just finished and posted a very rough, but hopefully effective tour of the FWA Clinic in Burundi. I helped them build a website last year, and when I came to visit this year I thought I’d help put something … Read more
A friend I haven’t seen much says “You are leaving DC huh?” “Yep, I’m headed for Burundi,” I say “Bur-un-di huh? Where is that?” they say. “Don’t feel bad, I didn’t know about it more then a years ago myself. It’s a heart shaped country in the African Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa. Heart … Read more
I’m in Bujumbura with my brother and ready for bed. Didn’t sleep much on the planes 17 or so hours of flying (3 flights), but I have to give props to Schiphol International Airport (Amsterdam) as they make it international traveler friendly. They have lounge chairs specifically designed for layover sleeping, as well as being … Read more
I’m going to assume you are interested in my whereabouts and what I have to say, as otherwise you likely wouldn’t be reading this. I’ve got 9 hours or so before I fly from New York City to Amsterdam to Nairobi to Bujumbura and I though you all might want to know how you can … Read more
Having just sold an entire room full of stuff, or as much as I had the courage to get rid of, I now feel very committed to this move even if I’m still not sure that I have a full realization of what conditions I’m about to get into. It’s begun to dawn on my … Read more
Quick update for those who are wondering. I’m 85% or so recovered from my surgery. Doc took a look at me again today and thinks things are progressing nicely. Thinks I should be fine for departing early next month. I have purchased my ticket and will be leaving on the 6th via NYC so I … Read more
It seems fitting that I’m leaving DC the way I entered it. It’s just a Just a few months shy of three years after I took a long journey around south asia, from which I flew directly to DC and started work for FNCL. Here again I find myself ready to fly directly from DC … Read more