Travel Journal

These are daily notes from my time in East Africa, where I’m living and working for the next few months. This space is where I document small moments, unexpected lessons, and meaningful images from my life along the way. Nothing here is meant to be overly polished—just honest reflections of the experience as it unfolds. Some days are quietly ordinary, others more reflective, but all of them belong here for my friends and family to experience alongside me.

Latest Entry

DAY 98

Wowwww. I’m very impressed looking at that number. But, I just did the some math because I was interested and my entire planned stay is 247 days. So I’m only about 2/5 of the way through. This is exciting, but I’m also a bit sad because I miss home. Anyways, yesterday was good and boring. I’m finding a nice routine and it’s something I should be able to stick with during my time here. Work “starts” at 8:00am, but for the first 30 minutes the entire staff get together on the meeting room (my temporary office) and have devotion. So...

DAY 97

Yesterday I arrived in Hawassa where I will be living and working for the next two months!! Airport and Onward I can’t believe that only 24 hours ago I was still in Addis Ababa. All the traveling is making time move super slow and me super tired. Bye Addis I...

16 Apr 2026

DAY 96

Yesterday was great. After 12 hours of sleep I was feeling like the jet lag was gone—it wasn’t until like 6pm that it hit me again, but at that point I was back to the hotel and ready for dinner. River Walk I left for the office around 8:30 and...

15 Apr 2026

DAY 95

Yesterday was great. Although I was very tired, I was able to power through. After all the flight craziness, I got off in Addis Ababa, bags and flights all figured out. I had a tricky time finding the driver that WFG had organized for me, but I got some strangers...

14 Apr 2026

DAY 94

Holy cow. I’m in Addis Ababa! This next stop on the adventure list is going to be fun, but tough. I’m very exhausted this morning. Yesterday started at 7:30 when I said my goodbyes to the family. From there it was on to the Arusha airport. Goodbye Arusha I love...

13 Apr 2026

DAY 93

In about 24 hours I will be landing in Addis Ababa and starting my first day with Water For Good. This next day is going to be very tiring, I’m really hoping I’ll be able to sleep on my flights. Goodbye Hope Yesterday was bittersweet. I’m very excited to be...

12 Apr 2026

DAY 92

Yesterday was a long one! Per usual, the morning bus route to collect the kiddos. Surprisingly, it went smooth. No getting stuck—except for a brief scare that we got out of quickly—and we got to school on time. When we arrived parade was in progress. Final Parade Ezekia and I...

11 Apr 2026