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- Mokoro RidesWe awoke to a quick breakfast and then we headed to have a Mokoro rides. Mokoros are small wooden canoes that people use to get around the wetlands. The are propelled by a large pole that reaches to bottom and Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 25, 2011
- Giraffes, and Lions, and Impala Oh My!We got up to a nice fire. It was still dark out. We got the night report about the animals in the camp. A honey badger tried to get into the food and they had to chase it away. There Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 24, 2011
- Off to Safari LandWe all arrived at 5:15 to catch the early bus to Maun to start our Safari in the delta and surrounding areas. We were bombarded by drivers trying to get on their bus. they came running up to Alyson's moms Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 23, 2011
- Diamond MineMy mom took Alyson and I to school at five in the morning so we could meet our group to go to the Jwanang diamond mine. It was quite a drive in the morning and we rushed to get there Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 22, 2011
- Home VillageToday I traveled with my ma and pa to their home villages. It was nice to go out for a drive and see some of the country side/ bush lol. We stopped and picked up other family members on the Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 10, 2011
- Setswana TestWe had thought we were done with class but here we were again. We all got to hear the fun stories about what people did for the holiday weekend. Some people when to Durban, some to Cape town, another group Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 21, 2011
- Last Clinic DayWhen I got up this morning Ziggy was sleeping on the couch and mom was talking with him. He apparently got very sick in Kanye. He has severe chest pain and went to the hospital twice already. Today we Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 19, 2011
- Hoof and Mouth DiseaseOk just in case you were wondering if I have hoof and mouth disease, I dont. I have been checked three times today and it is all good. lol. We left Zambia today. We caught a taxi at 5:20 in Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 19, 2011
- Giraffes and CheetahsJodi, Katie, Leanna, and I all went back to the Mokologi Nature Reserve to do some Giraffe tracking and cheetah petting. We met the guides and i got a new Setswana name. This one is Neledi meaning star. We drove Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 9, 2011
- Phase II ClinicWe are back in the clinic today working. Randi and I did check in all morning. It was uneventfull but we just hung around. We went to Nandos for lunch. There was a line out the ying yang there. lol. Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 7, 2011
- Back to SchoolIt has been forever since we have been back to school it seems. We had our whole week in Mochudi without class and then we were at the Rhino place at the begining of the week, whcih is when we Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 8, 2011
- Safari Truck Down the FreewayWe got up super early today in order to be able to catch the bus that leaves Serowe at 6am. The safari trucks came to pic us up at 5:10 am. We loaded up with our stuff and bodies. Most Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 6, 2011
- Backpacking BeginsToday begins the backpacking adventure to Zambia and Zimbabwe. We are going to see the massive Victoria Falls!We will be taking the overnight bus to Kasane and from there I guess we will just find our way to the border. Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 14, 2011
- Safari DayGot up bright and ealry today. It is still pitch black out, but the stars are absolutely amazing. The milky way is super clear and lights up the sky. We can even see the Southern cross and orion right now. Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 5, 2011
- The Bus from HellGot up and went to UB. We went early and I worked on Wheel of Time some. I didnt want to bring my computer in, as we leave from school to Serowe. We had class with Letsolo. Not sure this Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 4, 2011
- SundayGot back late from Bull and Bush so it was nice to sleep in today. I got all my laundry done yesterday as well so I wont have to do that today. I just hung around the house and got Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 3, 2011
- Failing to keep up to datei have been failing miserably at keeping my blog updated. I have stuff written down for some days but it is just a matter of typing it all up and remembering all the amazing stories. Today we had clinic in Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 14, 2011
- Back in GaboroneIt is so nice to be back. I slept so well last night. In the morning I went to church with Ziggy and Kopano. I was not really listening at all and I was so happy that we got there Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 2, 2011
- Fat CakesToday is our last day in Mochudi. This mouring I woke to a swollen eye again. this time I was bitten directly on the eye lid and wouldnt you know it is my right eye this time and my eye Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jul 1, 2011
- SamuelI woke up today with a large bug bite on my forhead. I am not sure what bit me but I have a large welt on my forehead. It is draining into my left eye causing it to swell quite Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jun 30, 2011
- MuseumLast night I helped make dinner. I made mashed potatoes, and then we had some cabbage and canned corned chicken soup alongside it. The corned chicken is kinda like spam. It was like the best thing we have eaten in Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jun 29, 2011
- The Doctors InThe doctor came today. She comes in and hands out ARVs on Tuesdays to patients. We had prayer in the morning. Alyson told them she was an Atheist and they couldn't believe it. They wanted one of us to pray Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jun 28, 2011
- MakakatlelaToday we start our clinical work at Makakatlela Clinic in Mochudi. I will be stationed there with Alyson and Katie. It is super cold out this morning so apparently patients don't even start coming until it gets warm because they Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jun 27, 2011
- New Definition of BoredIt is Sunday in Mochudi, and there is nothing to do. My sister is gone at some soccer thing back in the city. We did some chores in the morning but other than that the people do nothing. They watch Posted by ChrissyShuh in Botswana 2011 | Jun 26, 2011
- African Adventure - BotswanaJuly 2nd/3rd/4th Okavango Delta: Through customs into Botswana and the Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is famous for its Hippos and elephants and Crocs that make the watery landsacpe their home. We spent the 3 days exploring the delta - mostly Posted by Patrick H. in Patrick Hillman's Travels | Jul 11, 2011
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