Author Archives: I think my belly is going to turn into a big cheese wheel. I have eaten so much cheese this week, it’s amazing I haven’t become lactose intolerant!I knew France was known for its cheese, but who knew that Swiss food was full of it as well? On Saturday, I went to Switzerland to visit […]  Even though I recently spent a hectic month in London, I managed to see This incredibly city in a whole new way and from a completely different angle than the last time.In November, I was obsessed with the tube, walking around the center of town, and late nights. This trip, for whatever reason, I became […]  Things just look better in Cape Town. It probably has something to do with the coastline. I had seen photos, and always assumed that they had been photo-shopped and color enhanced. But the scenery that I saw was just as spectacular as the photos, maybe more beautiful even! The rugged, rocky coast jutting out into […] I had a very interesting conversation with one of my boss’ maids, Hilda, after leaving “Wild is Life Game Park” last Wednesday. I was showing her pictures of the animals and enthusiastically talking about the cheetah and the kudu. She paused, thoughtfully, and asked, “Why is it that white people treat animals with more respect […]  Last Sunday I went to the horse races in Harare with the family I work for. As you know, this year I have developed a fondness for horses and a deep appreciation for the skill it takes to ride one well. So I decided to support the five horses my employers had racing that day.It […] |
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