Monday, July 4, 2011

Celebrating American independence... in Africa















The past 4 years, I have celebrated the 4th of July in Africa (Ghana, Uganda, Seychelles, and Kenya). To honor both the country where I was born and raised and the continent that has become my home, I list a few of my favorite things:

Things I miss most from the U.S.:

  • My family and friends
  • Celebrating the birthdays of my 6 adorable nephews and nieces
  • Weddings
  • Soul food
  • Fast food, especially Chik-fil-a and In 'n Out
  • Cheap regional flights
  • Being able to use a credit card to buy a $3 smoothie
  • Retail therapy
  • Clean and fast public transportation
  • Long summer days and warm summer nights

Things I love most about Africa:
  • Working with rural farmers
  • Meeting great people who are also passionate about social entrepreneurship and sustainable development
  • Scuba diving in the Indian Ocean
  • Riding random animals like camels and ostriches
  • Wild adventures like white water rafting the Nile, swimming with whale sharks, and gorilla trekking

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