We are currently travelling on the bus to Prague Czech Republic. However, for the past 3 days we have already checked off two countries on our European Encounter tour. Our first day of our tour got off to an early start as we made our way to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Considering we only had a limited … More Amsterdam and Berlin
The land of the Union Jack! We have arrived in London to begin our European Escapade, minus the recklessness. After bringing our 50lb luggage down 3 flights of winding stairs in our hostel we hit the pavement and ignore the jet lag. We explored the neighbourhoods of Notting Hill, and Kensington. Wandering down the Portobello … More Welcome to London 🇬🇧
My dearest Hamilton what can I say. We have been in a relationship for 26 years now, one where I call you my home. Hamilton is where I was born, where I grew up, went to school and started building a life I enjoyed. A big part of my identity surrounds McMaster. McMaster, the university … More Dear Hamilton
The countdown to my trip to Europe is closer than ever. Basically this time next week I will be in London, UK! With that being said, packing is not going so well. By no means do I have to sit on my suitcase to close it, but I just love shoes way too much. We … More My suitcase was 46 lbs; max weight allowed 44lbs 😑
As we pack our backpacks full of dirty clothes and souvenirs, a family of monkeys tried to enter our tent only to be scared away by the screeches and screams of three sunburnt Canadian girls. Now we are overanxiously listening to every move they make as they move like acrobats from one tent to the … More Baboons are allowed in the restaurant, monkeys are not allowed in our tent
Our first days on safari have been breathtaking. We were sad to leave the beautiful accommodations of the Residence at Karen only to be floored by our personal cottage overlooking Lake EElementaia at the Sunbird Lodge. We got up close and personal with giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. When I go get my lashes done … More Lake Elemen”tata”?
Today begins our safari journey through Kenya. We have spent the last day and a half at the gorgeous Residences at Karen a golf and country club fit for royalty. We had our own personal cottage with stone and vaulted ceilings, a full shower with water pressure and an always flushing toilet. After two weeks … More 3 Canadians + Charles our safari guide = personalized safari
Our eleventh day of clinic has come to an end. That’s it. I feel like I’m going to wake up tomorrow to get my scrub top on and we will be waking up early to pile into the van to start the ten hour trip to Niarobi. Most of the group will be on a … More High ten high ten high ten
The last couple days at clinic have continued to be filled with new experiences. I had the opportunity to accompany our community worker at a home visit to eradicate jiggers from the home. Jiggers is a flea that burrows inside the skin and causes tissue damage and also lays eggs in dark deep cracks in … More Patience is a virtue and a child’s name
The restaurant at our guest house specializes in Indian food. Unfortunately for me, my stomach does not like spicy food. Everyone has tried to order something different every evening in hopes of it being an appetizing meal. Some winners around the table have been vegetable curry, and lentil soup. I finally found a winner on … More If you take me on a date, there won’t be a second if you take me to an Indian restaurant
The mountains are calling... but I still live with my parents 