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Caitlin commented about Stupid Locals on Bus Travel Tip, On Wednesday May 6th, 2009 02:52:20 PM
Why do Africans think they will get sick if they open the window
ha ha ha. So true. I was once stuck on the 22 hour bus between Lome and Ouagadougou. No airconditioning. Normally I wouldnt think this is a problem, but when I opened the window to let a (warm) breeze come in, a bunch of people told me to shut it because it will make them sick!
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Caitlin commented about Writing Journal from Verizon BlackBerry Storm, On Tuesday May 12th, 2009 10:35:35 AM
I was thinking of just using my ipod to update my blog while I travel... but my fingers arent quite nimble enough! I guess I will have to bring my laptop like you do.
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Caitlin commented about Kisoro Uganda Photos, On Friday May 15th, 2009 12:35:25 PM
You know, the red earth is one of my favourite things about Africa. I think its beautiful. Of course, you can never wear while because the red dust gets on everything and is IMPOSSIBLE to wash out.
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Caitlin commented about Symptoms of my Travel Addiction in Uganda, On Sunday May 17th, 2009 01:31:35 PM
But, still healthier than heroin, right? Thats what I keep telling my mom to keep her complaints at bay.
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Caitlin commented about The Pain of Childbirth Travel Tip, On Monday May 25th, 2009 03:28:05 PM
I dunno... in my time traveling in Africa (West Africa, mind you... burkina, togo and ghana) I have found that travelers in Africa tend to be of two types.
Either they see everything through incredibly rose-coloured glasses. The people are smiling. The children are happy. Life is good. The culture is warm. Everything is beautiful!
Or they see only the bad: bad food, yucky toilets, harassment, slow public transportation, unbearable heat...
I think its dangerous to fall into either one of these categories, because it means that you are not getting an accurate picture. There is a lot of frustrating things Africa, but there is also a lot of beauty. Its important to see both.
I understand some of the frustrations that you have had. I certainly have had many of these. But I disagree that you are giving an honest picture of the place for those that are interested in traveling to Africa.
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