Tag: Rural Africa
Liberia – one year after Ebola
One year ago this month, the largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak ever was officially declared over in the last country with active cases: Liberia. Talking to people is one of the best ways to learn a... Read More
Elena, Peace Corps Volunteer, Burkina Faso
Elena’s advice to her 18 year old self: You are not as invincible as you think you are. It is going to take a lot longer for you to ‘grow up’ than you want, but that’s ok. Lear... Read More
The Chinese in Malawi
It sneaks up on you. I didn’t really notice it at first, especially since I have not seen one Chinese person since I entered Malawi. But they are everywhere. I think it really hit home when Clifford... Read More
Chambo–the best fish in the world!
Actually, I am inclined to agree: a nice light firm fish with an excellent taste and no fishy scent to follow! Yum! Guess which is the MSF senior staff meeting and which is the fish purchasing extrava... Read More
Rats vs Bugs
Last night we had a lively discussion about which is worse to encounter–usually at unexpected moments. Of course we had the tales of rats as big as cats, spiders as big as birds, in your shoes, ... Read More
That is NOT a boulder
I saw a hippo today! No make that two and a whole herd of elephants. A very exciting day at Liwonde National Park. Directions were quite limited, but then again so were the roads. Just as we thought w... Read More
A typical work day
A typical work day. Today I got up around 6am, no need to use my alarm clock (that tells the temperature, too, I love it!) because I tend to go to bed pretty early—last night I lasted all the way to... Read More
Things seen along the road
Portable party. ... Read More