Friday, December 24, 2010

Catching you up...

Many of you have asked if I would start a blog.  The answer was, of course, yes.  But, when?  I had originally thought that I would wait until I was off in another country somewhere to start chronicling my adventures (or, knowing me, misadventures).  Little did I know I'd have several detours in my "well-planned" journey within a mere ten weeks of moving back up to Green Bay.

Fast forward:  I just finished what was undoubtedly the most challenging semester of grad school yet.  I have two classes to go - plus my thesis - and I'm done! 

As most of you know, I am starting the new year off in northern Tanzania, Africa.  I fly out of O'hare at 6 a.m. New Year's Day and will be in Tanzania for a month.  While in Tanzania I plan to participate in a cultural immersion program, take introductory Swahili lessons, volunteer at a HIV/AIDS community center, and go on a 5 day safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.  I will be living in a small town near the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro.  After innoculations for Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hep A, Tetanus, Polio and a few weeks of vivid dream inducing malaria pills, I am ready to go.  7 days to departure!

My hope is that this blog will serve dual purposes:  to update friends and family on my travels (hopefully twice a week while away) and to inform and inspire anyone else looking to travel off the beaten path or take an uncalculated risk.

It just may pay off.

14 comments:

  1. Thanks for the inspiration ms Rebekah! Dixie

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  2. I knew nothing of this . . . if I did I forgot :) I'll follow with mild curiosity and prayers for safety!

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  3. Thanks for starting this Rebekah! I will also chronicle my life for you to read about when you get back, since I know how greatly you will miss me!
    ~Tara

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  4. Have fun Becky!! Can't wait to hear about all your adventures :)

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  5. Have fun!! We will be following you and praying for a safe trip! Stay AWAY from tics!

    ~Kirsten

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  6. Enjoy your journey into the NEW YEAR!!!! Love, Aunt Pam

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  7. Good Morning, Sweatheart! I prayed all during your flight. I'm sure the scenery this morning is FABULOUS!! So excited for your adventure! Love you! Mom :*

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  8. So glad you arrived safely. Enjoy every moment!
    God be with you.
    Aunt Pam

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  9. I heard you arrived safely! Can't wait for a new posting and to hear all about what you are seeing and doing, and your impressions, insights and observations!!! Praying for you!

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  10. Sounds like you are are adjusting well. How fun to see those precious little children. I bet they loved your beautiful smile, and fun laugh. Give hugs to them from all of us.
    Enjoy your journey. Glad you are not seeing the bugs. That would be the worst for me as well!!!!! Love to you,
    Aunt Pam

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  11. Good Morning
    Becki, I love hearing about all your adventures so far. I am so happy that God has gotten rid of the bugs for you. I am praying for you and all the litlle children that are in the orphanage. I know they will love you and enjoy your great sense of humor. Thanks for keeping us updated. Love you so much and I am so proud of you! Loce Aunt Liz

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  12. Good morning,
    Have a great celebration! Enjoy the waterfall.
    How fun. It is cold here. Heading to Tampa on Sunday to see new grandson. Hopefuly there will be some warmth and sunshine there. Blessings for a great day. Prayers your way!!
    Love to you,
    Aunt Pam

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  13. Hello from fridgid Wisconsin,
    Loved hearing about the safari. What a wonderful experience. Can't wait to see pictures. Wow, only one week left. Where did it go. Enjoy the rest of your journey. Have a safe trip home. Prayers will be with you, as they have been. Love you,
    Aunt Pam

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