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I had a heck of a time communicating from Burundi. With ANYONE. Things just don't work well over there. Here are a few observations.The food was interesting because we had the exact same menu every day for 10 days: rice, peas, cooked spinach, fried bananas and a red gravy with chucks of beef in it.... Continue Reading →
Hello, Friends. We left Burundi for home early this morning. When we got to Nairobi, Kenya, we found a nearly empty airport with most flights cancelled. We had no idea what was going on. This airport is a big hub for Central Africa. Now we just hope to get out of here tonight on our... Continue Reading →
I can't find Internet access here, so my plan for documenting our trip with pictures is out the window. We have had a terrific visit so far! The view from our hike. Their farm is in the valley. The black cow belongs to me. It was the bride price for Rachel. Where they cooked all... Continue Reading →
Africa is one of our seven continents, but it's really just a big big island, and I am going there! I am taking my grandson Johan, age 8, to meet his other grandparents, Lydia and Sophonie, in mid- February. They live in the tiny country of Burundi, which borders on Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Congo.... Continue Reading →
As you may know, our canoe trip on the Hayes River last summer ended in disaster. Part of the disappointment of that accident was that I had put so much time and effort into solving the logistical problems associated with the trip. When you are dealing with a town that has no roads, restaurants, or hotels,... Continue Reading →
Anne Sherve-Ose: Island Girl 