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The Great Rift Valley
by Lily Koning I had just arrived in Kenya after a sixteen-hour flight from North Carolina. On the plane, I was thinking about what I was going to see and do in Kenya, but now the only thing I could … Continue reading
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The Buffalo
During our recent trip to Lake Nakuru National Park, our campsite was visited by a buffalo. Weighing between 1300 and 2000 pounds, the Cape Buffalo is perhaps the most dangerous of all the African animals, killing a number of humans … Continue reading
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School
Mine and Silas’s school started two weeks ago. My teacher, Ms. Alpheis, is a lot of fun. We play tons of games and have a sticker chart that if we fill it we get a prize like sitting in a … Continue reading
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A Letter from Lily
Lily wrote the following e-mail message to her friend Grace in Raleigh. I thought it was worth sharing with you. I’ve made some friends here. Lauren loves Ramen noodles just like you. I ate some at her house with her. … Continue reading
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Kijabe at last!
We made it! However, four of our 12 pieces of luggage did not (but we are hopeful about being reunited with the delayed four very soon!). We spent a restful night (and most of the next day) in Nairobi after … Continue reading
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No more days!
I can’t believe we’re leaving tomorrow! It will be scary, but I know it will be so fun, and I’m going to miss everyone so much. (“Me too,” said Silas.) I’ve never been overnight on a plane. It’s going to be really … Continue reading
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Kenya – A Research Project by Lily Koning
The following paper was submitted by Lily to fulfill an assignment given by her 3rd grade teacher, Ms. DeCatsye, at Green Year Round Elementary School in Raleigh. She received no assistance whatsoever from either of her parents. Kenya is an awesome … Continue reading
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Lily’s trip to the ER!
“Granddaddy is on his way to your house to talk to you,” mom said on the phone to warn me that my dad wanted to talk about our going to Kenya. He absolutely does not understand this decision. He can’t … Continue reading
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