Two days in Rwanda could not have been more different. On one day we saw all that went wrong and the very darkest side of this small African country. Twenty-four hours later we saw what the future holds for the 12 million inhabitants and the brightest side of Rwanda. For 100 days in 1994 it is ... Read More »
Travel
Could Colin Have Malaria
For the past 4 months we have been in malaria zones and take our Malarone pills every morning. We sleep under a mosquito net most nights and routinely lather up with Ultrathon. The boys love the mosquito nets so much so — it’s like a fort — I offered to buy one for their beds at home. Talk to any ... Read More »
Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should
Every day we negotiate for food, transportation, tours and even the bathroom. We wrestle with determining the fair market price and recognize that at some point, we are going to overpay and feel like we have been taken advantage of. Our goal is to minimize this because when we pay the inflated ... Read More »
A Baboon Just Stole My Headlamp
“Dad, a baboon stole my headlamp” was Colin’s response when I asked him to pack his stuff and get ready. Since I am constantly working with the boys to take responsibility for their actions and not blaming others, I cringed at his excuse. Was he really blaming a baboon for taking his headlamp when ... Read More »
Grandpa Doesn’t Pay Us Enough
Every hour of the day, day of the week, and week of the month we are together. It has been eight months and while this could drive some families apart, I see it tightening our relationship. I wouldn’t trade my time with these three adventurers for anything in the world even though we have driven ... Read More »
Africa…What a S**thole
Today the boys learned “Shithole.” I prefer they don’t swear but realize they will learn these words on the playground or after school with their buddies. Or, sometimes at Grandma’s house. But, they overheard a conversation Audrey and I were having about an article we had just seen. So, I ... Read More »
