Title: Erin in Kenya (
Kenya)
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Asante and Kwaheri - 15/May/2010 01:11 - 5102 days ago
Well, there are many more stories to tell but I have to cut it off at some point and after more than a week at home I think I’...
New Digs - 12/May/2010 13:31 - 5105 days ago
Lucky for me VSO managed to coordinate my replacement volunteer before I left. Kirsteen joined me in Gatura a week before my sch...
Il Ngwesi - 12/May/2010 02:21 - 5105 days ago
I thought my free high-end vacations were over when Amanda quit her job with the luxury real estate magazine but I’ve managed ...
Kids and Kiondos - 11/May/2010 07:15 - 5106 days ago
One of my last days before my replacement showed up I had an interesting/depressing/uplifting day of work. The work days here ar...
Gatura - 11/May/2010 04:00 - 5106 days ago
I don't think I've really ever posted any photos of Gatura on this blog so heere's a tour of my tiny town!Gatura is the biggest ...
The Story of Esther - 10/May/2010 19:06 - 5107 days ago
On my last week on the job we were finally able to finish one of our projects we had been working on for several months. Francis...
What's for Dinner? - 29/Apr/2010 18:31 - 5118 days ago
Since I'm feeling a bit lazy tonight and it's a nice follow-up to the last post I thought I'd show everyone what I've been eatin...
Chapo - 28/Apr/2010 19:08 - 5119 days ago
As part of my Kikuyu training Grace has taught me how to make chapattis. Chapattis are a staple food in Kenya and are served wit...
Art School - 27/Apr/2010 15:54 - 5120 days ago
I leave a week from today! And I'm so behind on my blog :) But I've decided to make an entry every day before I leave so get rea...
Do You Trust Me? - 26/Apr/2010 18:19 - 5121 days ago
I mean, I'm wearing a Trust t-shirt and sitting in a Trust truck so how couldn't you trust me? We had a very successful event wi...
Cousins Meeting - 25/Apr/2010 17:44 - 5122 days ago
I believe I have mentioned my co-worker Martha. She is lovely and we have a lot of fun but I am always learning new things about...
Back for More! - 02/Apr/2010 17:49 - 5145 days ago
After a whirlwind trip to the States to attend my brother's wedding followed by a great 4-day conference in Nairobi I'm finally ...
Truth is Stranger than Fiction - 29/Mar/2010 14:53 - 5149 days ago
Common Myths in KenyaIf you are positive and have sex with a virgin or disabled person you will be cured.If you are HIV positive...
Weekends in Gatura - 03/Mar/2010 09:01 - 5175 days ago
Weekends in Gatura are actually quite fun for such a tiny town. Although I do end up working a decent amount most weekends, ther...
Piki Piki - 02/Mar/2010 16:54 - 5176 days ago
I think many of you are aware that my volunteer assignment came with the requirement that I drive a motorcycle. You may or may n...
Tarzan, Pumpkin Seeds, Sport Legs - 18/Feb/2010 16:52 - 5188 days ago
If this photo looks familiar to you I'm guessing you might be older than me :) This is where the old Tarzan movies were filmed. ...
New Address (again!) - 07/Feb/2010 07:18 - 5199 days ago
So we now have our own PO Box so I have yet another new address. In fact, I'm rather surprised I was getting any mail at all as ...
Happy Birthday! - 04/Feb/2010 08:39 - 5202 days ago
My Birthday PartyHillary brought the sound system over and I celebrated with my neighbors and friends...and of course streamers!...
A Day in the Life: Episode 4 - 01/Feb/2010 10:14 - 5205 days ago
This is the final installment in the Day in the Life series. Please vote for your favorite in the sidebar!Saturday, January 30, ...
A Day in the Life - Episode 3 - 30/Jan/2010 04:19 - 5207 days ago
Side Note:I think I've realized why I don't write about work that often...when I analyze it daily it's simply too depressing.Fr...
A Day in the Life - Episode 2 - 29/Jan/2010 16:09 - 5208 days ago
Thursday, January 28, 2010Didn't pull myself out of bed until 7am today but had no early appointments, no early morning Skype da...
A Day in the Life - Episode 1 - 28/Jan/2010 17:15 - 5209 days ago
I have been asked by VSO to write an essay for their series of volunteer stories "A Day in the Life". This is supposed to showca...
Condom Corner - 25/Jan/2010 17:23 - 5212 days ago
I got a rare chance to talk with Shaela on the phone last night and after catching up on all sister issues, she subtly pointed o...
The Coast - 14/Jan/2010 17:44 - 5223 days ago
After Safari I felt like I'd already had the best vacation ever but my office wasn't set to re-open until Jan 6 so we decided to...
Masai Mara - 06/Jan/2010 18:22 - 5231 days ago
After years of playing Wildlife Adventure with my siblings, watching Planet Earth with Stephen, and going on wildlife drives wit...
Sunset Safari - 05/Jan/2010 18:49 - 5232 days ago
These three days of extra vacation aren't turning out to be as full of free time as I had anticipated. With doing my absolutely ...
Comments, Concerns, Matatus? - 04/Jan/2010 20:03 - 5233 days ago
I have heard from several people that they had trouble posting comments on the blog. I've changed the settings so please try aga...
Merry Christmas! - 25/Dec/2009 07:18 - 5243 days ago
Christmas isn't as big of a deal in Kenya as it is in North America. Many people keep their shops open and there are very, very ...
Nyambuni - 20/Dec/2009 06:55 - 5248 days ago
Karibu nyambuni!Welcome to my home! I live in this small apartment complex. It is very posh by Gatura standards and my exact apa...
Shaft - 18/Dec/2009 18:29 - 5250 days ago
Everything is so interesting around here I don't even know where to start. I'm taking requests on blog topics so just let me kno...
Twiga na Tembo - 07/Dec/2009 12:54 - 5261 days ago
Water, Toilets, RefrigeratorsThanks to all who answered my survey! I was wondering if anyone was really checking the blog so now...
Drug Deal - 30/Nov/2009 18:19 - 5268 days ago
Last Friday we were in charge of organizing a medical camp with Children’s Fund International. This camp was target orphans an...
The Office - 29/Nov/2009 17:25 - 5269 days ago
The office is a very small space but we are hoping to expand very shortly. It is located about 2 blocks from my apartment so a v...
Thanksgiving - 25/Nov/2009 18:56 - 5273 days ago
On this day of appreciation I'd like to remind everyone of some basic modern conveniences most of us take for granted. Please re...
Correction! Erin's Address in Kenya - 23/Nov/2009 16:09 - 5275 days ago
I have had several requests for my address so here it is:Gatanga Kiiga Home Based CareAttn: Erin BresnanPO Box 34Gatura via Thik...
Fame! - 20/Nov/2009 13:50 - 5278 days ago
I have finally arrived in Gatura! After a slight delay due to lack of housing I moved into my new home on Monday. I have been gi...
Orientation in Nairobi - 13/Nov/2009 19:00 - 5285 days ago
My New BossThe big excitement since I last posted has been meeting our employers. They arrived on Wednesday and we have spent th...
Swahili Lessons - 09/Nov/2009 07:52 - 5289 days ago
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Departure Date - 27/Oct/2009 05:40 - 5302 days ago
I have a departure date! I'll be leaving from Vancouver on November 4...only 10 more days! We packed my bags today and they are ...
Big News - 03/Oct/2009 22:07 - 5326 days ago
Dear Family and Friends,So last most of you heard from me I was probably sitting around in Vancouver waiting for my permanent re...
The Nitty Gritty - 02/Oct/2009 18:58 - 5327 days ago
My new official job title is Organizational Development Advisor for Gatanga Kiiga Home-Based Care. So now you probably have two ...
CUSO-VSO - 01/Oct/2009 19:44 - 5328 days ago
The OrganizationSeveral of you have asked questions about the non-profit organization that is sending me to Kenya. CUSO-VSO is s...
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