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HIV/AIDS Refresher Training Days in Aboke, Northern Uganda

  This past week was a busy an exciting week for me here in Uganda, with facilitating HIV/AIDS training sessions for work during the week and running mountains for fun on the weekend.

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Diving head first into Lesotho.

Lately there has been a constant theme of, “where did time go?” Since arriving in Lesotho, more often than not I find myself thinking about how quickly the weeks go by. A new life in an unfamiliar country, surrounded by … Continue reading

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Deep in the village with the King of Lango

A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to attend an official clan leader inauguration ceremony for Omolo Atar Odyakol clan in Ogedi village, Kole District. A friend and I were picked up in the morning to make our way … Continue reading

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First thoughts on Santo Domingo

During my first week in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic I have seen historic buildings/monuments, watched baseball in a corner store with locals, enjoyed a mini-concert with old ruins in the background and went for some early morning jogs along the … Continue reading

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Uganda: Awaken your senses!

I boarded my flight to Uganda three weeks ago and promised myself that I wouldn’t have any expectations for the journey I was setting out on for the next six months. That’s not to say that I came into this … Continue reading

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First Week in JA

It’s been one week since we’ve arrived in Kingston, Jamaica. Surprises have been a plenty despite doing research. I am hesitant to overdue the research because it tends to generate expectations in my mind and if those expectations aren’t met, … Continue reading

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Our Arrival in Jamaica

We finally made our journey on Monday, to the much anticipated JAMAICA *YAYAYA!* The plane ride was short, it was basically our first impression of the people that live in Jamaica or what the people are like, but the people … Continue reading

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