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Wow.
It's been a while since I've posted. The idea was to return from Ethiopia and Zanzibar, write up the adventures and post the fantastic photos from Addis Ababa and Stone Town. Well, I was sick in Ethiopia and went to the doctor twice before beginning to recover, so there aren't many photos from Addis Ababa. There are, however, tons of pics from Zanzibar, including images of Stone Town, the old Swahili capital, and the island's beautiful and untouched beaches.
My time in Africa was cut short, however, because the day after returning to Kisumu from Zanzibar, I was attacked and robbed (during daylight) while walking home from town. This incident caused me to rethink my personal safety and weigh the risks against the work I'm doing in Kenya. After much agonized consideration (and hearing story after gruesome story of the real dangers in Kisumu), I've decided to return home to Atlanta.
It's very hard, leaving TICH, for it's an excellent organization doing phenomenal work in development. I love the people here at TICH, love their drive and commitment and senses of humor and warm hearts. But I simply cannot stay in Kisumu. Leaving is bittersweet, for while I regret separating from TICH, I'm longing to hold my children once again and see family and friends.
It's been a while since I've posted. The idea was to return from Ethiopia and Zanzibar, write up the adventures and post the fantastic photos from Addis Ababa and Stone Town. Well, I was sick in Ethiopia and went to the doctor twice before beginning to recover, so there aren't many photos from Addis Ababa. There are, however, tons of pics from Zanzibar, including images of Stone Town, the old Swahili capital, and the island's beautiful and untouched beaches.
My time in Africa was cut short, however, because the day after returning to Kisumu from Zanzibar, I was attacked and robbed (during daylight) while walking home from town. This incident caused me to rethink my personal safety and weigh the risks against the work I'm doing in Kenya. After much agonized consideration (and hearing story after gruesome story of the real dangers in Kisumu), I've decided to return home to Atlanta.
It's very hard, leaving TICH, for it's an excellent organization doing phenomenal work in development. I love the people here at TICH, love their drive and commitment and senses of humor and warm hearts. But I simply cannot stay in Kisumu. Leaving is bittersweet, for while I regret separating from TICH, I'm longing to hold my children once again and see family and friends.
posted by Cindi at 9:40 AM
1 Comments:
Cindy,
Sorry to hear about the robbery, hope you are OK. Can't say I am sorry you are returning home. We missed you at the cabin this year.
I have been reading your stuff from time to time, and don't see how you have time to write all that, and still get anything else done. Joanne and I will come up after you get back and have a chance to settle in, or, if you prefer, come to FL.
Have a good trip back!
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