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Our first village visit

21 Feb 2011 | Lusaka, Zambia (-12.1850, 31.1978) All the volunteers were very excited this week; it was our first encounter with the real village life we will be living the next two years.  Although there is a lot to … finish reading Our first village visit

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Welcome to Zambia

18 Feb 2011 | Lusaka, Zambia (-15.3928, 28.3723) I can still remember when I decided in 2001 that I wanted to live in Africa one day; and now it has finally happened!  Our first week in Lusaka was a bit … finish reading Welcome to Zambia

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Farewell America, Hello Africa

16 Feb 2011 | JFK Airport, New York, United States (40.6453, -73.7822) For the next part of our journey, we will be on the move for 27-hours; we leave Philadelphia at 2am and arrive in Zambia at noon the next … finish reading Farewell America, Hello Africa

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Over the Glacier Pass to Shigatse

29 July 2010 | Shigatse, Tibet, China (29.2669, 88.8806) Today I went up to an elevation of 18,241 ft (5560 m) at the Gangbala Pass and then it was all downhill to the Shigatse Hospital.  Unfortunately, one of our friends … finish reading Over the Glacier Pass to Shigatse

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The Buildings of Tibet

27 July 2010 | Lhasa, Tibet, China (29.6533, 91.1371) With China investing so much capital in Tibet, it is changing fast so if you ever dreamed about seeing those amazing buildings and the traditions that keep them humming, you should … finish reading The Buildings of Tibet

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