Hamjambo marafiki na familia!
We spent the past week at a retreat about 45 minutes away from Njombe at Ohana Amani in the company of the amazing Curry and Luca. They were so welcoming and we all are super refreshed. From starting our mornings with an hour of yoga, to three very healthful meals per day (prepared with the help of our own group members), to engaging in labor including… Read More
Our time this week was spent in Morogoro with our gracious host families enjoying their hospitality and beautiful homes. We spent the days attending class to learn Swahili and socializing with with our local teachers who had the patience of zen masters. In the evenings we hung out with the students playing sports or relaxing with our families enjoying the comforts of home. Every meal was met with home cooking… Read More
Hamjambo Friends and Family!
We have done so much recently! After saying goodbye to our friends at L’Esperance, we finished our time in the rolling hills of Rwanda. Our flights seemed to bounce around as we touched down in Kenya and finally in Tanzania. Dar Es Salaam has a very different feel than Kigali, Rwanda. Some of us hiked up six flights of stairs at our hotel the first night… Read More
By Hannah A. Hello to our friends and family! We have spent the last week in the rolling hills of southwestern Rwanda at a picturesque project called L’esperance. L’esperance began as an orphanage in 1994 after a tragic genocide destroyed the country and functioned as such until 2014, when the Rwandan government outlawed orphanages, claiming that they had served their purpose. Later, the project served as a haven for women… Read More
By Eliza J Although our time in Uganda was spent with amazing people, food and unique cultures, we are excited for new adventures and where our journey will take us. Early this week, we finished our time in Uganda with new friends and local communities during our three day hike and canoe on Lake Bunyoni. Over the course of our three day adventure we spent the first day paddling in… Read More
Dear family and friends,
I think I speak for us all when I say our past week in Kitanga was spent with much laughter and many smiling faces. From the work shop to the soccer fields and even the classrooms we couldn’t escape the ecstatic energy and the positive attitudes the SNEC students constantly radiated. Teaching and spending time with these students has provided us with a greater awareness for… Read More
by Joseph B Hello family and friends!
Nkula here again with another blog update. Our journey to Ziwa to study animal conservation began with a walk through downtown Kampala. Jonathan called the city the most chaotic city he has been to ( and he has lived in Mumbai and Cairo to give some perspective). As we walked through each bus terminal, we were pulled in different directions by people trying… Read More
Our intrepid Nkula crew rafted the Nile last week before heading to the Rhino Sanctuary. Thanks to our friends at Nalubale rafting for a safe and fun time, and these fantastic photos. We hope you enjoy the pictures as much as they group the thrill!… Read More
Dear friends and family,
Nkula group met on September 16th at PDX airport. It felt a little strange seeing all the new faces and beginning to get to know each other.
We arrived in Uganda on Thursday night at 11:15pm. Friday saw us transferring from Entebbe to the eastern town of Jinja. The drive was beautiful, and we passed many cozy and colorful homes. We spent three nights in Jinja… Read More
Greetings,
WE’RE IN JINJA UGANDA AND LOVING IT!
We’ve been so busy for the past three days in Uganda. Last night,
after some fun orientation activities, we went into town in Jinja and
experienced our first African rainstorm. First, the thunder and
lightning came. Then, once we got there, the wind picked up and kicked
dust everywhere. Our eyes and faces were very glad when the rain
finally came and… Read More
After our departure from Entebbe, we taxied our way through the city of Kampala weaving our way through some of the most insane streets, I have ever seen. Although our driver flawlessly travelled through the chaos of Kampala without a scratch every intersections and motorcycle seemed to bring us inches from death. The term culture shock that every on has talked about has truly resonated in my mind. It’s weird… Read More
We’ve been in Jinja Town for two days now. Africa has been a blast, it may be loud, but it is also very colorful. The time difference has been a little tough as late nights have occurred. However, that is only a minor dilemma. Right now we are on a scavenger hunt to acquaint ourselves with the culture of Jinja Town. Sorry there are no pictures but, they’ll come on… Read More
Our Nkula crew has safely landed in Entebbe, Uganda. Jonathan and Brooke report that everyone is happy though tired and that “our students are awesome!” They are looking forward to a good night’s sleep before transferring to the town of Jinja tomorrow for their in-country orientation.
We can’t wait to hear from them over the coming days and months as they explore East Africa. Follow along to share their journeys!… Read More
Good evening family and friends of the valiant Nkula group,
We’ve just heard from Jonathan and Brooke, and our entire team has successfully united in Amsterdam. They are ready to board their plane onward to Uganda – stay tuned for more updates and photos of their journeys in the coming days.
With Gratitude,
Avy and the HQ team… Read More
7 out of the 8 Nkula crew have gathered in Portland. Spirits are high and everyone is ready for adventure! They can’t wait to reunite with the eighth member in Amsterdam and begin their journey.… Read More
Habari Gani!?
Jonathan and Brooke here from Nkula 2015! The last week has seen all the Carpe Diem Overseas Educators gathered in Portland for the annual Fall Training. We have been busy preparing for the incredible semester ahead, and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our East Africa students!
We feel recharged after spending three nights camping at the serene Trillium Lake campground, at the base of Mt. Hood. While… Read More
From Megan and David: Madeline & Cass did a better job at writing the final blog post than we could ever hope. We could hardly hope to improve upon it, but we can offer a few small, but incredibly powerful and wise words. Thank you. Each of you. Madeline, Marley, Monica, Meredith, Mamie, Mevin, Madrienne, Mat, & Mass. It has been an honor and a privilege to be apart of… Read More
We just heard from Megan and David, our fearless Nkula Overseas Eduators. The group is about to board their flight from Dar es Salaam and onward as the Spring 2015 East Africa semester comes to a close. It's been such a privilege and honor to see this group grow and thrive over the past few months – we wish them Safari Njema (safe journeys) as they embark on the next… Read More
This week marked the final hoorah for this group and as we bid farewell to Stonetown (exiting with a hole or two in our flowy pant pockets) we headed off for our final projected at Creative Solutions. Guided by the animated Haji and Mbaruq, we experimented with recycled wine bottles in constructing everything from drinking glasses to windchimes. Despite the excessive heat and ruthless mosquitos, we emerged from that oven with… Read More
