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I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.
Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Henry Nilsson
Temples & Treasures & Tombs
I have never been to so many temples and tombs in all my life! Actually, come to think of it, I don't think I've really ever been to any...
Joanna
Mar 9, 20236 min read
Take a Good Hard Look
What the heck is a felucca? I didn't know... The tour guides kept telling me that if I wanted, I could easily change over from my booked...
Joanna
Mar 8, 20236 min read
Myth, Magic, Mystery & Memory
Egypt stole my heart. I don't know if it was the ancient history, the cultural significance, the chaotic marvels, the stunning landmarks,...
Joanna
Mar 8, 20235 min read
Murder on the Aswan Express
So before I dive into the grand story of the Egyptian sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan, I have to first concentrate a little tiny bit on...
Joanna
Mar 6, 20237 min read
The Sand Dance
I LOVED arriving in Cairo. Really, I did. While it was sad to be leaving Tanzania, Egypt was exactly the exhilarating remedy I needed and...
Joanna
Mar 6, 20238 min read
Tanzanian Delight
I have been in and out of Tanzania since the 3rd of December... WOW... that's a really long time. I have loved it... and there are things...
Joanna
Mar 4, 20234 min read
Border Patrol and Me!
Leaving Arusha... It was crazy to think my time here had really come to an end. Of course, it had come to an end a few times before… but...
Joanna
Mar 4, 20236 min read
Another One...
My last week and a half at Sawa Sawa was simply the best. It was terrific. I have already mentioned how nervous I was about returning. I...
Joanna
Mar 3, 20236 min read
Kwaheri
I was more emotional than I thought I would be, when I said my final goodbyes to the mamas of Perfect Vision. I cried. A few times. These...
Joanna
Mar 1, 202313 min read
Blog Day
When I travel, I often encounter people that I don't necessarily mesh with. We all do. Anyone who's read my blog, has had the opportunity...
Joanna
Mar 1, 20237 min read
Verge Magazine Article #3
My third article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2853-don-t-touch-the-animals.html LIVE!!!...
Joanna
Feb 27, 20234 min read
Shy Mountain
I arrived back in Tanzania with a bitter taste in my mouth. ~ I'd semi-missed my flight. ~ I'd ALMOST had to buy another flight. ~ I'd...
Joanna
Feb 27, 20235 min read
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